--- title: Metal & Copper Blog | copper roofs description: copper roofs | The Metal & Copper Roofing blog by Metal Roof Network offers pictures, commentary and more about metal and copper roofing. --- [![logo-white.png](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/logo-white.png?width=188&name=logo-white.png "logo-white.png")](https://www.metalroofnet.com/) # Your Source for Metal Roofing # Metal & Copper Roofing Blog ## [Combining Roof Top Solar with Copper and Other Metal Roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/combining-roof-top-solar-with-copper-and-other-metal-roofs) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/MRN-CF-Tile-Copper.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/combining-roof-top-solar-with-copper-and-other-metal-roofs) As beautiful as our copper roof tiles and shingles are, we are finding more and more clients who are requesting solar panels along with their new copper roof systems. While it can certainly be done, ** our recommendation is combining profiles so that the portion of the roof that is to hold the solar panels is different that the rest of the roof that is exposed.** [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/combining-roof-top-solar-with-copper-and-other-metal-roofs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/combining-roof-top-solar-with-copper-and-other-metal-roofs#comments-listing) Topics: [best roof for solar](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/best-roof-for-solar), [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs) --- ## [Five Reasons Copper Roofing is Right for Your Project](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/110683/Five-Reasons-Copper-Roofing-is-Right-for-Your-Project) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16153907-jpg/images/coppershingles3.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/110683/Five-Reasons-Copper-Roofing-is-Right-for-Your-Project) Copper is a beautiful, distinctive roofing material, and the truth is, it doesn't come cheaply. **So how do you know [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/copper/) is the right choice for your project?** Read on, friends! If you want any or all of the following, you should certainly find out more about copper roofing: [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/110683/Five-Reasons-Copper-Roofing-is-Right-for-Your-Project) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/110683/Five-Reasons-Copper-Roofing-is-Right-for-Your-Project#comments-listing) Topics: [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing), [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs) --- ## [Copper Shingles On a Tea House in California Wine Country](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/108341/Copper-Shingles-On-a-Tea-House-in-California-Wine-Country) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16153907-jpg/images/coppershingles3.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/108341/Copper-Shingles-On-a-Tea-House-in-California-Wine-Country) Check out one of our latest projects - custom [copper shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/copper/shingleshake/) on a tea house in California's spectacular wine country! [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/108341/Copper-Shingles-On-a-Tea-House-in-California-Wine-Country) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/108341/Copper-Shingles-On-a-Tea-House-in-California-Wine-Country#comments-listing) Topics: [copper shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-shingles), [copper roof system](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-system), [copper roofs Reno](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-reno), [copper roofs NV](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-nv), [copper roofing Reno](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing-reno), [copper roof supplies](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-supplies), [copper roof products](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-products), [metal roof materials](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-materials), [metal roof systems](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-systems), [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing), [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs), [copper diamond shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-diamond-shingles) --- ## [Copper Roofing Pros and Cons](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/101348/Copper-Roofing-Pros-and-Cons) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16150426-jpg/images/copperdiamonds24.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/101348/Copper-Roofing-Pros-and-Cons) We ran across an interesting article addressing the pros and cons of copper roofing. And while the pros are all right on, there is one con listed that we just have to dispute: [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/101348/Copper-Roofing-Pros-and-Cons) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/101348/Copper-Roofing-Pros-and-Cons#comments-listing) Topics: [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs), [copper roof benefits](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-benefits) --- ## [Copper Roofs and How to Achieve a Distinctive Patina](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/56207/Copper-Roofs-and-How-to-Achieve-a-Distinctive-Patina) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16139606-jpg/images/copper-shake16_b.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/56207/Copper-Roofs-and-How-to-Achieve-a-Distinctive-Patina) This is a beautiful copper roof system in California that blended solid copper shingles left shiny and new with copper shingles that were hand-treated to achieve a patina. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/56207/Copper-Roofs-and-How-to-Achieve-a-Distinctive-Patina) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/56207/Copper-Roofs-and-How-to-Achieve-a-Distinctive-Patina#comments-listing) Topics: [copper shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-shingles), [copper roof system](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-system), [copper roofing Reno](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing-reno), [copper roof supplies](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-supplies), [copper roof products](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-products), [copper roofs CA](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-ca), [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing), [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs), [copper diamond shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-diamond-shingles) --- ## [Metal Roof Network - A Customer's Review](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/71494/Metal-Roof-Network-A-Customer-s-Review) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16139606-jpg/images/copper-shake16_b.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/71494/Metal-Roof-Network-A-Customer-s-Review) We routinely say that the best advertising is word of mouth, which is why we're always happy to provide references to potential customers and post [reviews](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/testimonials/) from new customers right on our website. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/71494/Metal-Roof-Network-A-Customer-s-Review) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/71494/Metal-Roof-Network-A-Customer-s-Review#comments-listing) Topics: [copper shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-shingles), [copper roof system](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-system), [copper roof supplies](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-supplies), [copper roofs CA](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-ca), [copper roofs San Francisco](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-san-francisco), [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing), [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs) --- ## [Metal Roofs that Look like Copper Roofs (But Aren't!)](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/66393/Metal-Roofs-that-Look-like-Copper-Roofs-But-Aren-t) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16116167-jpg/images/aged_copper_tile_turret_copy.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/66393/Metal-Roofs-that-Look-like-Copper-Roofs-But-Aren-t) We promised a blog post about metal roofs that look like [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/copper/), so let's begin. A metal roof that looks like copper isn't an unusual request, one that's usually prompted by keeping costs down. **Fortunately, there are a number of options available for those seeking copper roofs on a budget.** [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/66393/Metal-Roofs-that-Look-like-Copper-Roofs-But-Aren-t) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/66393/Metal-Roofs-that-Look-like-Copper-Roofs-But-Aren-t#comments-listing) Topics: [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing), [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs), [aluminum roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/aluminum-roofing) --- ## [Copper Roofing Materials - Our Specialty!](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/64270/Copper-Roofing-Materials-Our-Specialty) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16146690-jpg/images/copper-tile6_b.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/64270/Copper-Roofing-Materials-Our-Specialty)   [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/64270/Copper-Roofing-Materials-Our-Specialty) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/64270/Copper-Roofing-Materials-Our-Specialty#comments-listing) Topics: [copper shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-shingles), [copper roof system](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-system), [copper roofs Reno](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-reno), [copper roofs NV](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-nv), [copper roofing Reno](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing-reno), [copper roof supplies](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-supplies), [copper roof products](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-products), [copper roof facts](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-facts), [copper roofs CA](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-ca), [reclaimed copper shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/reclaimed-copper-shingles), [copper roofs San Francisco](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-san-francisco), [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing), [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs), [copper diamond shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-diamond-shingles) --- ## [Copper Roof Turret Project in San Francisco](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/62275/Copper-Roof-Turret-Project-in-San-Francisco) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16132028-jpg/images/copper-diamonds14_b.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/62275/Copper-Roof-Turret-Project-in-San-Francisco) This is a copper roof photo that was taken mid-installation during a very beautiful and unusual project: a copper-roofed turret for a custom home in the San Francisco peninsula area. The client, a retired architect building his "dream home," wanted something spectacular and unusual to finish off his very distinctive new home, and chose our copper diamond roof shingle - wise choice! The shingles were then individually treated with a special solution to mimic decades of exposure so they'd display that special "patina" that is unique to old copper roofs. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/62275/Copper-Roof-Turret-Project-in-San-Francisco) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/62275/Copper-Roof-Turret-Project-in-San-Francisco#comments-listing) Topics: [copper shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-shingles), [copper roof system](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-system), [copper roof supplies](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-supplies), [copper roof products](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-products), [copper roofs CA](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-ca), [copper roofs San Francisco](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs-san-francisco), [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing), [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs), [copper diamond shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-diamond-shingles) --- ## [Copper Roofs Facts & Fun](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/60145/Copper-Roofs-Facts-Fun) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/60145/Copper-Roofs-Facts-Fun) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/60145/Copper-Roofs-Facts-Fun#comments-listing) Topics: [copper roof system](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-system), [copper roof products](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-products), [copper roof facts](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-facts), [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing), [copper roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs) --- [All posts](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/all) [Next](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofs/page/2) [![Click me](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/100166/e38f6a5d-4add-4a29-9ccf-310d1e00b7b4.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/100166/e38f6a5d-4add-4a29-9ccf-310d1e00b7b4) [![Click me](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/100166/dbff5ad0-fa8b-4c2e-ba51-a75e1459ea5b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/100166/dbff5ad0-fa8b-4c2e-ba51-a75e1459ea5b) ### Follow Me ### Stay in the Loop ### Most Popular Posts ![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/logo-white.png?width=188&height=115&name=logo-white.png "logo-white.png") [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/soc-fb.png?width=33&height=33&name=soc-fb.png "soc-fb.png")](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Metal-Roof-Network/104918926251169) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/soc-li.png?width=33&height=33&name=soc-li.png "soc-li.png")](https://www.linkedin.com/in/metal-roof-network-21a41234/) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/soc-twitter.png?width=33&height=33&name=soc-twitter.png "soc-twitter.png")](http://twitter.com/#!/metalroofnet) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/insta.png?width=33&height=33&name=insta.png "insta.png")](http://instagram.com/metalroofnet) ###### products - [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/copper/) - [finished steel](https://www.metalroofnet.com/finished-steel/) - [natural steel](https://www.metalroofnet.com/natural-steel/) - [finished aluminum](https://www.metalroofnet.com/finished-aluminum/) ###### why metal? - [Featured installers](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/mrn-featured-installers) - [metal roof benefits](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/benefits) - [links](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/links) - [testimonials](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/testimonials) - [details & specs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/specs) - [FAQs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/faq) - [resources](https://www.metalroofnet.com/resources) ###### MRN - [photo gallery](https://www.metalroofnet.com/gallery) - [MRN blog](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog) - [contact us](https://www.metalroofnet.com/contact) - [join our network](https://www.metalroofnet.com/installers-wanted)