Copper Standing Seam Roofing (0.55mm, 0.7mm)
Premium non-combustible metal roofing system with exceptional longevity (50-100+ years), complete recyclability, and natural patina protection suitable for all Australian climate zones and BAL ratings.
Premium non-combustible metal roofing system with exceptional longevity (50-100+ years), complete recyclability, and natural patina protection suitable for all Australian climate zones and BAL ratings.
Copper standing seam roofing is a mechanically-seamed metal roofing system featuring concealed fasteners and raised seams that provide superior weather resistance. Available in 0.55mm and 0.7mm thicknesses, it develops a protective patina over time that shields against corrosion while providing distinctive blue-green aesthetics. The system offers exceptional thermal conductivity (385-401 W/m·K), complete recyclability without quality degradation, and compliance with AS 1562.1:2018 and AS 3959:2018 for all bushfire attack levels.
- Exceptional longevity (50-100+ years)
- 100% recyclable without quality loss
- Non-combustible (suitable for all BAL ratings)
- Natural UV and corrosion resistance
- Self-healing patina protection
- Lightweight (approximately 5.5-7.0 kg/m²)
- Superior thermal conductivity
- Antimicrobial properties
- Low maintenance requirements
- Increases property value
- 01 Exceptional longevity (50-100+ years)
- 02 100% recyclable without quality loss
- 03 Non-combustible (suitable for all BAL ratings)
- 04 Natural UV and corrosion resistance
- 05 Self-healing patina protection
- 01 High initial cost ($260-400/m² installed)
- 02 Limited qualified installer base
- 03 Potential for galvanic corrosion with dissimilar metals
- 04 Runoff can stain adjacent materials
- 05 High theft risk due to scrap value
- Density
- 8960 kg/m³
- Specific gravity
- 8.96
- Porosity
- 0 %
- Water absorption
- 0 %
- Hardness
- 250
- UV resistance
- Excellent Permanent protection via patina
- Chemical resistance
- Excellent Resistant to most chemicals
- pH tolerance
- 4.0-9.0
- Surface roughness
- 1.2 µm
- Tensile strength
- 210 MPa
- Compressive strength
- 200 MPa
- Flexural strength
- 250 MPa
- Shear strength
- 150 MPa
- Poisson's ratio
- 0.34
- Impact resistance
- Good Qualitative
- Creep resistance
- Good At normal temperatures
- Embodied carbon
- 3.8
- Carbon footprint
- 2.5
- Embodied energy
- 70 MJ/kg
- Recycled content
- 30 %
- Renewable content
- 0 %
- Circular score
- 95
- Combustibility class
- Non-combustible
- Fire resistance level
- Non-combustible AS 1530.1
- Flame spread index
- 0
- Smoke dev. index
- 0
- Heat release rate
- 0
- Material cost (range)
- 180-250 AUD/m² (material only)
- Material cost (per unit)
- 215 AUD/m² (average)
- Lead time
- 4-8 weeks Typical delivery time
- Lifecycle cost
- 8-12 AUD/m²/year (over 50 years)
- Annual maintenance
- 0-5 AUD/m²/year
- Market availability
- Moderate Special order required
- Expected lifespan
- 50-100+ years
- Maintenance interval
- Annual inspection Minimal maintenance
- Warranty period
- 20-50 years (varies by supplier)