Restoring Copper Awning

Copper awnings are used to protect and cover windows and doors while serving as an attractive accent to any structure.

Restoring copper awning.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. H x 24 in. Wipe the copper clean and dry it with a fresh microfiber cloth. Scrub the paste off with a damp cloth or sponge.

Exposing copper to air turns it black and exposing it to water turns the surface greenish blue. Tips for cleaning and restoring copper roofs. Buff these items with a copper polish after wiping it clean and drying it. Add a few drops of mild dish soap.

You can get your copper items shiny again with our tips on how to clean copper. Copper plated items should not be cleaned with normal methods. It is very oxidized and has a dark brown appearance. Copper like good wine ages with grace.

Instead use a microfiber cloth dampened with water. Houstonian metal standing seam awning 24 in. D in copper model h22 5cop 417 19 417 19. In fact when we bought the cafe no one even noticed or knew it was copper because it has the appearance of dark brown just like the same color they painted the wood trim on the building.

I have a cafe which has copper awnings over the windows and doors. Wet down the copper first then use a 10 bleach solution to wash off the copper. Here are some additional tips we have discovered and that our customers have shared that may help. Copper awnings provide temporary shelter from weather.

Our copper awnings are made with 16 oz copper. There are however those who prefer the shiny polished. Restoring oxidized copper awnings 2002. Click here to find out why natural copper eventually turns green.

Clean off residue or road grime with a mild solution of bleach and water. Do not submerge copper plated items in water. In fact many people purchase copper awnings because they like the fact that the copper ages over time and changes color a process known as developing a patina. As the paste dries the acid in the vinegar will pick up some of the copper s old patina and restore the roof to it s original shiny and pink color.

Read and follow all directions. But like all metals copper tarnishes over time and with use. Each of our awnings are handcrafted to fit your specifications.