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Building with copper provides aesthetically pleasing and long-term, cost-effective solutions. The advantages of using the material on buildings and the fact that it is completely recyclable are the special characteristics of copper that make it an outstanding material for roofs and facades.
Besides the aesthetic and economical aspects of using particular materials in construction, ecological issues have become a key focus of public interest. Discussion on this issue is usually based on the input of copper into the environment as a result of weathering, but unfortunately, contributions are not always founded on fact and sometimes rely on false arguments.
The following pages will provide answers to the decisive questions: What effect does copper have on the environment and on our health? How does copper behave in nature? How should we assess the input of copper into the environment from copper-covered roofs? And, which measures ensure that copper will continue to be an excellent solution for cladding roofs and facades – while continuing to protect our health and conserving the environment?
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