The patinas on leather goods are unique to the type of leather frequency of use and exposure.
Patina roof usage.
Copper roofing even if it is installed at the same time as gutters and downspouts will not age at the same rate.
It is a perfect solution for an interior application as it arrives looking patina d.
A patina is a natural process and therefore will not happen at a uniform rate.
If you are interested in this color i would highly recommend requesting a 7 8 corrugated sample panel in patina.
That being said it is still possible to use chemical treatments to advance this copper roof patina process.
It s even possible to choose the color of a coppers patina through chemical treatment.
There is however a major caveat to that unnatural choice.
The patina is extremely important for outdoor copper items like statuary and roofs but it does not necessarily protect from the general dirt and grime that builds up on any roof over time.
Additionally the term is used to describe the aging of high quality leather.
The patina process starts the minute the copper is exposed to air and moisture and over time a very thin layer of corrosion develops on the copper which helps protect it against the elements and degradation.
Patina can be used in exterior or interior applications.
Sun exposure the angle of installation and the amount of moisture from the morning dew can all cause differences in patina on a single roof.
Patinas can provide a protective covering to materials that would otherwise be damaged by corrosion or weatheri.