Copper

Pipe Flaring in a Fraction of the Time
The BreakFree Power Flaring Tool includes a feature that precisely positions the copper pipe for each flare.
How to Craft a Copper Roof
Hand-formed standing-seam panels give a bay window a little bling.
How to Bend “W”-Shaped Valley Flashing
Use a metal brake to custom-bend this unique type of valley flashing that adds a bit of extra leak protection to your roof.
Make a Copper Flashing Boot
Learn step by step how to fabricate a beautiful, durable, and waterproof surround for pipe penetrations in roofs.
Which PEX to Use?
The three types of PEX offer different levels of flexibility for different applications.
The Rise of Metal Roofing
Long-lasting, lightweight, and resistant to hail and fire, metal makes an ideal roof.
Copper in Kitchens and Baths
Native Trails uses sustainably sourced and manufactured copper in its kitchen and bath product lines.
Step-by-Step Guide for Connecting PEX to Copper
Sweat adapters create a solid connection between copper and PEX supply lines.
Podcast Episode 63 — Roofing, Scaffolds, and Venting for Rob’s House
Also, copper wiring vs. aluminum -- and new basement supports in a 280-year-old farmhouse.
Functional Water Feature
A Japanese rain chain turns the mundane task of getting water from your gutters to the ground into an artistic experience

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