Doppler Copper Row on row of copper seams recede into the distance, offering a visual doppler effect. The new roof on Austin Hall at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, invigorates and protects the oldest building west of the Mississippi River to be used continuously by an educational institution. After the existing stainless steel roof [...]
Copper Work Buildings Copper cladding preferred as lightweight, long-lasting, efficient material for fabricating wall panels It started on rooftops and is increasingly making its way down the sides of buildings and onto the structures below. Copper wall cladding options are becoming more popular in North America as builders adopt the style for various architectural purposes. [...]
How Storage Containers Can Prevent Copper Theft at Construction Sites Copper theft continues to be a true concern for contractors and has been for several years despite the fact that the number metal claims have dipped this past year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). The reason is the on-going correlation between higher [...]
Copper in Construction Copper is a soft, malleable, ductile metal with high thermal and electrical conductivity and good resistance to corrosion due to the protective patina that forms on its surfaces. It has low thermal expansion, making it stable and resistant to deterioration from movement. It is relatively light compared to lead, and requires little [...]
Copper or Steel? Pros and Cons of These Common Building Materials for Your Construction Choosing the right materials for any construction project is a must. If you’re looking at metals, for example, you might reach a point at which choosing between copper and steel becomes necessary. Below are a few of the areas where each [...]
How to Prevent Copper Pipes from Freezing A frozen water line can cause pipes to burst and wreck your home Prevent pipes from freezing in the first place—a little ice can tear open a water supply line. That's bad enough, but the real disaster often occurs as the ice thaws and water flows freely into [...]
How to Repair a Broken Copper Pipe in Your Home A quick and easy, no-soldering fix for your burst pipe. Tools Required Disconnect clip Emery cloth Large bucket Pipe Cutter Materials Required Straight slip repair coupling Project step-by-step (8) Step 1 Shut off the Water Locate the shutoff valve to your water main and close [...]
How to CORRECTLY Solder a Copper Pipe Hi in this article I’ll be thoroughly explaining how to solder copper pipe to get a nice leak-free joint. If you’re unfamiliar with soldering, you’ll be able to solder any diameter pipe after this video with ease and peace of mind. Step 1: How to Solder Copper Pipe [...]
