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   Sphere | Aug 17, 2009 11:54pm | #1

   Not what I'd call a BAD exp. but the copper gets streaks where the tannins run across it , like in a valley. It seems to stay a bit shinier or less chocolate where the rain runs.

   Obviously the copper also keeps the moss from growing on the north sides as well. As far as I'm concerned they go together well with each other.

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   theslateman | Aug 18, 2009 12:02am | #2

   Duane ,

   Thanks for the feedback . Looks like my client isn't going to want Evergreen , for which I am very happy .

   I haven't used enough reds to know how it reacts , but thought I'd remembered that there were some issues with combining the two .

   I'd hoped Grant would weigh in too .

   Can you channel him for me ?? <G>

   WAlter

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   Sphere | Aug 18, 2009 12:55am | #4

   Walter, Grant seems to be AWOL, I've emailed him about some work related stuff and not heard back yet. I saw he posted once since the fest , but that was all I saw.I just emailed him again and may have to call him tomorrow if I don't hear back.I wonder what Gunner did to him? Broke his fingers or what?You'll know when I know.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   theslateman | Aug 18, 2009 12:58am | #5

   Thank you Duane ,

   Hope he's just enjoying himself and not hung over from the gas on the train !

   Walter

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   Sphere | Aug 18, 2009 01:06am | #6

   He could be in jail, we have a builder here who owes both me and Gman a pile of money, Gman may have collected in flesh. He was pretty PO'ed before the fest about the deal.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   MikeSmith | Aug 18, 2009 02:22am | #7

   walter.... we've always used copper with rc.... soft copper, hard copper, lead coat...
   they have good compatbility
   piffen probably has a lot of long term experience...he is pretty old ya knowMike Hussein Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   theslateman | Aug 18, 2009 02:44am | #9

   Thanks a lot Mike .

   Thats the news I was hoping for .

   Walter

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   frenchy | Aug 18, 2009 12:07am | #3

   My experiance is the same as yours The cooper seems to develope streaks in it where itwashes slowly  but relatively shiney coppper where it runs quickly.  No moss on my roof and that was a problem in the past..

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   rlrefalo | Aug 18, 2009 02:26am | #8

   For what this is worth, the cedar shingle bureau says copper is good except where acid rain present. They specifically say east of the great lakes.

   Personally, I think copper will last as long as any cedar you can buy today.

   Rich

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   theslateman | Aug 18, 2009 02:46am | #10

   Rich ,

   Thanks for your help too .

   I'll be posting pics as I progress on 6 eyebrow dormers .

   Walter

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   seeyou | Aug 18, 2009 05:28am | #11

   Walter -

   The only problem I've witnessed is the bottom of 50 y/o copper gutter getting pin holes in it after carrying the run off from cedar it's entire life.

   We use shiny copper flashings and gutters with cedar often.

   I've also heard that EverGreen is tough to solder.

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   Sphere | Aug 18, 2009 05:38am | #12

   Geeze , where you been hiding?Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   seeyou | Aug 18, 2009 01:24pm | #14

   Been busy catching up work wise and have had a little too much drama going on around me. DW's melted down again.http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image     

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   seeyou | Aug 18, 2009 01:40pm | #15

   You see the news this morning? I can't get out of the circle - somebody hit a pole out front. SUV was going at least 80 - the engine is out of it. They weren't in any hurry to load the bodies in the ambulance.http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image     

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   Sphere | Aug 18, 2009 02:06pm | #16

   Just saw it, 2 dead.On your road that is INSANE!Sorry to hear about the drama, good news is I can't add any. Lemme know if ya get work, I'm starving.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   theslateman | Aug 18, 2009 12:04pm | #13

   Grant ,

   Thanks for checking in and giving credence to using bright as roofing with those red cedars .

   Thanks for all your help lately .

   Best ,  Walter