mineral / Metallic / Non-Ferrous

Copper Sheet (0.55mm, 0.7mm, 1.0mm)

High-purity copper sheet available in three standard thicknesses for architectural cladding, roofing, and decorative applications. Offers exceptional durability, natural patina development, and superior corrosion resistance suitable for all Australian climate zones.

Atlas code
MIN-MET-NF-013
coppernon-ferrousarchitecturalroofingcladdingAS1566BAL-FZ
Copper Sheet (0.55mm, 0.7mm, 1.0mm)
At-a-glance signals

High-purity copper sheet available in three standard thicknesses for architectural cladding, roofing, and decorative applications. Offers exceptional durability, natural patina development, and superior corrosion resistance suitable for all Australian climate zones.

Overview
Executive summary

Commercial-grade copper sheet conforming to AS 1566-1997 (R2018) specifications, manufactured from electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper with 99.9% purity. Available in cold-rolled H00 temper for optimal balance of formability and strength. The material develops a protective patina over time, transitioning from bright metallic to characteristic green-blue finish. Extensively used in Australian heritage and contemporary architecture for roofing, wall cladding, flashings, and decorative elements. Particularly suited to coastal and bushfire-prone areas due to non-combustible properties and marine environment resistance.

Best when…
  • 100+ year service life with minimal maintenance
  • Non-combustible - suitable for BAL-FZ bushfire zones
  • Develops protective patina requiring no painting
  • 100% recyclable with high recycled content availability
  • Excellent corrosion resistance in marine environments
  • Natural antimicrobial properties
  • Lightweight compared to tile roofing
  • Superior malleability for complex architectural forms
  • Low thermal expansion coefficient
  • Compatible with rainwater harvesting systems
Top advantages
  1. 01 100+ year service life with minimal maintenance
  2. 02 Non-combustible - suitable for BAL-FZ bushfire zones
  3. 03 Develops protective patina requiring no painting
  4. 04 100% recyclable with high recycled content availability
  5. 05 Excellent corrosion resistance in marine environments
Top limitations
  1. 01 High initial material cost ($200-400/m² installed)
  2. 02 Specialist installation required
  3. 03 Susceptible to galvanic corrosion with dissimilar metals
  4. 04 Can cause staining on adjacent materials during patination
  5. 05 Expansion noise in temperature extremes
Technical
Physical ·9
Density
8930 kg/m³
Specific gravity
8.93
Porosity
0 %
Water absorption
0 %
Hardness
40
UV resistance
Excellent // No degradation under UV exposure
Chemical resistance
Good // Resistant to most chemicals except strong acids
pH tolerance
5-9
Surface roughness
0.8 µm
Mechanical ·7
Tensile strength
220 MPa
Compressive strength
45 MPa
Flexural strength
290 MPa
Shear strength
150 MPa
Poisson's ratio
0.34
Impact resistance
High // Excellent ductility at all temperatures
Creep resistance
Good // Minimal creep at ambient temperatures
Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon & energy ·7
Embodied carbon
23.2
Carbon footprint
2.6
Embodied energy
42 MJ/kg
Water footprint
95 L/kg
Recycled content
30 %
Renewable content
0 %
Circular score
9
Compliance & Fire
Fire performance ·5
Combustibility class
Non-combustible // NCC Group Number 1
Fire resistance level
Non-combustible // AS 1530.1 classification
Flame spread index
0
Smoke dev. index
0
Heat release rate
0
Cost & Lifecycle
Capex & lead time ·6
Material cost (range)
$65-95/m² // AUD 2024 - material only
Material cost (per unit)
$580/m² // AUD per kg for 0.7mm sheet
Lead time
2-6 weeks // Standard sheets, longer for custom
Lifecycle cost
$3.50/m²/year // 100-year amortisation
Annual maintenance
$0.50/m² // Optional cleaning only
Market availability
Good // Regular stock in major cities
Service life & durability ·3
Expected lifespan
80-100+ years // Australian conditions verified
Maintenance interval
Optional annual inspection // Minimal requirements
Warranty period
Material defects only // No performance warranty typical
Layer D

Where it's used

Architectural roofing systems (standing seam, batten roll)
Wall cladding and facade systems
Flashings and weatherproofing details
Gutters and downpipes
Heritage building restoration
Decorative architectural features
Lightning protection systems
Marine environment applications
Bushfire-rated construction (BAL-FZ compliant)
Green Star rated buildings
MIN-MET-NF-013 · Materials Atlas · CLAD Atlas data is reference-only. Verify against manufacturer specifications and current standards before specifying.