Copper Roofing in Hudson, WI
Hudson Roofing Pros puts copper roofing on bay windows, porches and other accent roofs on Hudson homes, and on whole roofs where you want it, in standing seam or soldered flat-seam copper.
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- Since 2016
- Certified Technicians
- 10-Year Workmanship Warranty
- GAF Certified Contractor
Where Does Copper Roofing Go on a Hudson Home?
Copper roofing suits a bay window, porch roof or other small accent roof on a Hudson home, because copper is the costliest metal to roof with and a small roof keeps the bill down.
It sits naturally on Hudson's older houses, such as the Greek Revival, Italianate and Queen Anne homes on Third Street and in the Sixth Street Historic District, and it works as an accent on a newer home with a shingle or metal roof on the main house. Copper changes color as it weathers, so a new copper roof will not stay bright.
Copper is among the longest-lasting roofing materials, along with slate and clay or concrete tile, with a life expectancy of over 50 years.
Life expectancy
Over 50 years
Copper sits with slate and tile among the longest-lasting roofs.
Standing Seam or Flat-Seam Copper for Your Hudson Roof?
Standing seam copper locks its panels together at raised seams, and flat-seam copper has its seams soldered flat, which costs more per square foot. Wisconsin figures for a 1,700 sq ft roof put copper standing seam at $38.40 per square foot and soldered flat-seam copper at $45.20.
Standing seam copper is built the same way as a steel standing seam metal roof, with the fasteners hidden in the seams.
Flat-Seam Copper
- Seams soldered flat
- About $45.20 per sq ft in Wisconsin figures
- A flat, smooth surface
Standing Seam Copper
- Panels locked at raised seams
- About $38.40 per sq ft in Wisconsin figures
- Fasteners hidden in the seams
Thinking about copper for your Hudson bay window or porch roof?
Call or send the form and we will measure the roof and price standing seam and flat-seam copper.
How We Put Copper on a Hudson Bay Window or Porch Roof
We put copper on a Hudson bay window or porch roof by taking off the old covering, checking the deck, then forming, fastening and flashing the copper where it meets the wall.
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Measure and Plan
We measure the roof and the wall it meets, and agree the seam style with you.
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Remove the Old Roof
The old covering comes off so we can check the deck and replace soft or rotten boards.
- 3
Install the Copper
The copper goes on with underlayment first, to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 4
Flash Where Roof Meets Wall
We flash the joint between the copper and the house wall, and clean up the site.
What Does Copper Roofing Cost in Hudson?
A whole copper roof costs $34,392 to $62,574 across the US, and copper roofing runs $15 to $30 per square foot. Those are national ranges, not a quote.
Wisconsin figures for a 1,700 sq ft roof with tear-off put copper standing seam at $38.40 per square foot. A bay window or porch roof is a small fraction of that area, so we price it from the measured roof.
Copper roofing prices
InstalledNational ranges as published, not a quote.
Want a copper roofing price for your Hudson home?
We measure the bay window, porch or whole roof and price the copper for it.
Can Copper Go Over an Existing Roof in Hudson?
Copper can go over an existing roof in Hudson only when the old roof is a single layer that is sound and dry, and taking the old covering off a small bay window or porch roof also lets us check the deck under it. Wisconsin's dwelling code bars a new roof covering over two or more layers, over a water-soaked or deteriorated roof, and over wood shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos-cement tile.
The same rule decides any metal roof over shingles. The code also requires flashing at chimneys, in valleys and around roof openings, and in the City of Hudson new roofing with no structural changes needs no building permit.
In the Downtown Overlay District, a change of exterior color or materials goes to the city's Plan Commission with samples of the finish materials. Outside the city, we confirm the permit rules with your local building inspector before work starts.
Who Can Put Copper Roofing on a Hudson Home?
A contractor holding Wisconsin's Dwelling Contractor certification, with a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier, can put Copper Roofing on a Hudson Home, because that is the credential the state requires of anyone who pulls a building permit for work on a one- or two-family home, and Wisconsin has no roofing-specific license. Hudson Roofing Pros does this work, and when you book with us or anyone else, ask for proof of the credential and of insurance.
Ask for proof of that credential and of insurance when you book, and check it in the state's credential lookup. Garrett Olson personally oversees every project we do, small accent roofs included.
Copper Roofing FAQs
How Long Does a Copper Roof Last?
A copper roof is expected to last over 50 years. Copper sits with slate and clay or concrete tile among the longest-lasting roofing materials.
Why Put Copper on Just a Bay Window or Porch?
Because copper costs the most of any roofing metal, a small accent roof gives the look of copper at a fraction of the cost of a whole copper roof.
Does Copper Roofing Change Color?
Yes, copper changes color as it weathers, so a new copper roof will not stay bright.
Is Standing Seam Copper Cheaper Than Flat-Seam?
Yes. Wisconsin figures put copper standing seam at $38.40 per square foot and soldered flat-seam copper at $45.20.
Get a copper roofing estimate
Send the form or call us about copper for your bay window, porch or whole roof. We will measure it and price the copper.
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