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Roofing Contractor Review Gallery Frank Albert Owner of Albert's Roofing in Richmond, Va. Albert's Specialty Roofing Copper Work
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Copper Work

A sampling of my copper works, along with details of some of the subtleties involved.

Date: 12/30/2008
Owner: Frank Albert
Size: 12 items
45th18F
 
 

45th18F

Something you can't see after the roof has been installed. Always allow 1/8" to even 3/16" between the panels and the cleats to allow for movement. In the hot sun, these gaps will disappear. Essential for a roofs longevity.

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 41
Dorma Detail on SS Roof
 
 

Dorma Detail on SS Roof

See how the valley, the dorma and the main roof panels all blend together? No water traps anywhere. Just a free smooth flow down the roof.

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 26
45th13F
 
 

45th13F

A pipe collar. The roof was laid out so seams would hit at least 2" from any pipes. I've never had to cut a seam around a small pipe. I turn the collar seam down the roof. Though I never worry about this seam failing, I see no reason to put it into

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 27
45th19F
 
 

45th19F

A view along the bottom edge. Seams were hemmed over the dripedge, and though you can't tell it here, I allowed a 1/2" gap between the dripedge and the folded roof to allow for free movement. The difference in color is due to the 6 years between doin

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 25
45th20F
 
 

45th20F

The newly finished has a brighter look, After a year, they will blend fine. THe streaking was caused by acid rain on the slate roof that was replaced with the new copper.

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 27
MVC-025S
 
 

MVC-025S

A new copper downspout.

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 29
MVC-027S
 
 

MVC-027S

A bit of a curve needed to be added in.

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 27
MVC-026S
 
 

MVC-026S

The spout had more than one turn. A couple of joints were joined by screws for take-down and easy cleaning.

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 25
Copper Bay5
 
 

Copper Bay5

A small copper bay.

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 25
87 Copper Bay2
 
 

87 Copper Bay2

Did this in 1987. Acid rain is causing the streaking.

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 25
87 CopperBay3
 
 

87 CopperBay3

Another view. It was 2 seperate bay windows seperated by a chimney.

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 27
87 Copper Bay5
 
 

87 Copper Bay5

Bay window on the other side of the chimney.

Date: 12/30/2008
Views: 26
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