During heat waves, increasingly common in Paris as the earth warms, zinc roofs become sizzling frying pans, exceeding 158 degrees Fahrenheit. Water from zinc roofs contains heavy metals too. Copper roofs have a natural reflective property that deflects sunlight, which keeps the home cooler and can reduce energy costs. (NY TIMES)
11/25/2025
Zinc Roofs Overheat as the Climate Warms; Copper Offers a Cooler Alternative
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