06 · Architectural Metals
Copper sheet, strip and coil
Imperial values are converted from metric; section and sheet designations stay metric.
06
Architectural Metals
Weathering steel, brass, bronze, copper and titanium-zinc for façades, roofs, screens and interiors.
- AM-WS Weathering
- AM-BR Brass/bronze
- AM-CU Copper
- AM-ZN Zinc
AM-CUCopper Sheet, Strip & Coil
Architectural copper for façades, roofing, rainwater systems and interiors.
- Grade
- (CW024A) · C12200
- Standards
- EN 1172 · EN 1652 · ASTM B370 / B152
- Thickness
- 0.4–1.0 mm building sheet (EN 1172); thicker to EN 16520.016–0.039 in building sheet (EN 1172); thicker to EN 1652
- Sizes
- Coil and strip to 1250 mm wide; sheet 1000×2000 mmCoil and strip to 49.2 in wide; sheet 39.4×78.7 in
- Tempers
- R220 · R240 · R290 (Rm 220–260 · 240–300 · 290–360 MPa)R220 · R240 · R290 (Rm 31.9–37.7 · 34.8–43.5 · 42.1–52.2 ksi)
- Finishes
- Natural · pre-oxidised · pre-patinated · tinned
Applications — typical values; follow the system details
| Application | Form | Typical thickness | Temper / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Façade cladding | Flat-lock, cassettes, interlocking panels | 0.6–1.0 mm0.024–0.039 in | |
| Standing-seam roofing | Double-lock or angle seam | 0.6–0.7 mm0.024–0.028 in | R220 / R240 |
| Rainwater systems | Gutters, downpipes, outlets | 0.6–0.8 mm0.024–0.031 in | EN 612 dimensions |
| Flashings & details | Hand-formed trims and cappings | 0.6–0.7 mm0.024–0.028 in | R220 for tight folds |
| Interiors | Wall panels, ceilings, joinery | 0.5–1.5 mm0.020–0.059 in | Lacquer to hold colour |
SPECIFY ASAM-CU · Cu-DHP (CW024A) R240 · 0.7 mm × 670 mm coil · natural · EN 1172 · 2 t
Deoxidised high-residual-phosphorus copper (CW024A), the standard copper for building sheet and strip.
EN copper temper with tensile strength 240–300 MPa (half-hard); R220 is soft, R290 hard.