If it seems like we devote a lot of space on this blog to copper roofing, understand that copper roof products are one of the largest portions of our business. We regularly hear from people who are attracted to the appearance and reputation of copper but wonder why it costs what it does. This post is intended to answer this question with a quick overview of the material and a look into why copper roof prices are what they are.

 The metal copper has been used as a roofing material for millennium, and with good reason. As a roofing material, it is legendary for its beauty and longevity. There are copper roofs that have been know to last for more than 1,000 years, and the oldest known copper roof in the United States was originally installed in the first half of the 18th century. If you can afford it, there are few peers to copper as a roofing material. Lightweight, beautiful, fire-proof, wind resistant, available in many shapes and styles, virtually permanent - what's not to love?

It's entirely possible that the very first question we hear in relation to our beautiful copper roofing (like the gorgeous copper diamond shingles at Lake Tahoe, above) is how much it costs, particularly in comparison to other materials. And it's easy to understand why. After all, it takes just a quick look through the pictures of the lovely copper roofing projects in our galleries to see how beautiful and distinct these roofs are, so it's hard not to ask the price - just to see. So how much do copper roofs cost?