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FUNDAMENTALS 10  \n1.1. Types of Copper and Properties 10  \n1.2. Dimensions of Copper 12  \n1.3. Architectural Considerations 13  \n1.4. Structural Considerations 17  \n1.5. Radio Frequency Shielding 18  \n1.6. Lightning Protection 18  \n1.7. Cost Effectiveness 19  \n1.8. Recyclability 20  \n2. COPPER ALLOYS 21  \n2.1. Introduction 21  \n2.2. Forming 23  \n2.3. Joining 25  \n3. FINISHES 27  \n3.1. Mechanical Finishes 27  \n3.2. Chemical Finishes 30  \n3.3. Protective Coatings 32  \n3.4. Laminated Finishes 34  \n3.5. Standard Finish Designations 35  \n3.6. Copper Alloys Color Chart 37  \n3.7. Finishes Tables 38  \n4. REHABILITATION OF COPPER41  \nMaintenance 41  \nDESIGNS  \n5. FEATURED PROJECTS43  \nARCHITECTURAL DETAILS  \nAutoCAD Details 45  \n6. GENERAL DESIGN ISSUES46  \n7. BASIC DETAILS48  \nIntroduction 48  \nAttachments 48  \n7.1. Attachments 49  \n7.2. Joints and Seams 51  \nRigid Seams 51  \nLoose Seams 52  \nExpansion Seams 53  \nCorner Seams & Edges 54  \n7.3. Additional Loose Lock Seams 55  \nCDA Publication A4050-8/24: Copper In Architecture Design Handbook 3  \n8. ROOFING SYSTEMS 57  \nIntroduction 57  \nTypical Requirements 57  \n8.1. Special Roofing Design and Installation Considerations 58  \n8.2. Standing Seam Roofing 61  \n8.3. Batten Seam Roofing 66  \n8.4. Chevron Roofing 70  \n8.5. Flat Seam Roofing 72  \n8.6. Horizontal Seam Roofing 75  \n8.7. Mansard Roofing 79  \n8.8. Long Pan Systems 82  \n9. FLASHINGS AND COPINGS88  \nIntroduction 88  \nGeneral Requirements 89  \n9.1. Through-Wall Flashing 90  \n9.2. Counterflashing 95  \n9.3. Coping Covers 99  \n9.4. Ridges and Hips 104  \n9.5. Valleys 106  \n9.6. Changes in Roof Slopes 108  \n9.7. Gravel Stops and Fascias 110  \n9.8. Stepped and Chimney Flashings 114  \n9.9. Roof Penetrations 116  \n9.10. Dormers 118  \n9.11. Eave Snow Flashing 120  \n9.12. Eave Conditions 122  \n9.13. Roof Area Divider 127  \n10. GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS 128  \n10.1. Hung Gutters and Downspouts Basics 137  \n10.2. Hung Gutters 139  \n10.3. Built-in Gutter Linings 144  \n10.4. Water Diverters 149  \n10.5. Scuppers 151  \n10.6. Roof Sumps and Drains 154  \n10.7. Downspouts 155  \n10.8. Downspout Hangers 157  \n11. BUILDING EXPANSION JOINTS 158  \n11.1. Roof Conditions 158  \n11.2. Roof Edges 163  \n11.3. Floor Conditions 166  \n11.4. Wall Conditions 167  \n4 CDA Publication A4050-8/24: Copper In Architecture Deisgn Handbook  \n12. WALL CLADDING 169  \n12.1. Profiled Panels 170  \n12.2. Horizontal Siding 172  \n12.3. Beveled Systems 174  \n12.4. Flat Siding 176  \n12.5. Structural Systems 178  \n12.6. Diagonal Flat Lock Systems 180  \n12.7. Horizontal Flat Lock Systems 181  \n12.8. Copper Clad Honeycomb Systems 183  \n12.9. Copper Screen Panels 185  \n12.10. Curtain Wall Systems 187  \n12.11. Standing Seam 189  \n12.12. Fenestration 192  \n13. DOMES, SPIRES AND VAULTS 195  \n13.1. Circular Dome with Diagonal Flat Seam System 196  \n13.2. Circular Dome with Standing Seam System 199  \n13.3. Circular Dome with Flat Seam System 202  \n13.4. Standing Seam Roof on Conical Spire 204  \n13.5. Flat Seam Roofing on Octagonal Spire 207  \n13.6. Arched Barrel Vault with Standing Seam 209  \n13.7. Barrel Vault With Flat Seam 212  \n13.8. Steps for Dome Panel Layout 215  \nSPECIFICATIONS AND TESTS  \n14. ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS 220  \n14.1. Antimicrobial Copper 221  \n14.2. Copper Wall Cladding 236  \n14.3. Copper Roofing 248  \n14.4. Manufactured Copper Roofing Specialties 261  \n14.5. Copper Flashing and Trim 269  \n14.6. Copper Gutters and Downspouts 279  \n14.7. Copper Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 287  \n15. TEST REPORTS 295  \n15.1. Standing Seam Roof Panel Test 296  \n15.2. Batten Seam Roof Panel Test 298  \n15.3. Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies Test-Standing Seam 300  \n15.4. Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies Test-Flat Locked Seam 302  \n15.5. Roof Cladding Fire Resistance: Class A 305  \n15.6. 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