copper roof

collocation in English

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copper
noun
uk
/ˈkɒp.ər/us
/ˈkɑː.pɚ/
a chemical element that is a reddish-brown metal, used especially for making wire ...
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roof
noun[C]
uk
/ruːf/us
/ruːf/
the covering that forms the top of a building, ...
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(Definition ofcopperandrooffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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That would have been a great sadness, but the building itself, which is remarkable in its way, needed major repairs, especially to its huge canopycopperroof.
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The library'scopperroofdome is a distinctive feature.
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The primary construction material is brick, with acopperroof.
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A dedicated lightning protection system may be recommended to adequate lightning protection with an installedcopperroofsystem.
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It is recommended that thecopperroofbe bonded to the system of conductors.
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In 1991, its oldcopperroofwas replaced, stopping the water leaks and damage and that were occurring.
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It was described as an ultramodern, angular edifice with acopperroof.
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A presbytery adjoins the northeastern side, and at the opposite corner is the building's landmarka tall campanile with bell-chamber andcopperroof.
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Atop the roof is an octagonal wood cupola with acopperroof.
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The steepcopperroofhas eight gable dormers: four on the south facade and four on the north facade.
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Both are roofed over by an integralcopperroofsupported by rafters.
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Copperroofsumps are generally used for draining small roof areas such as canopies.
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A lantern is located at the top of thecopperroofof the central tower and acts as a beacon when turned on at night.
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Although the structure is generally weather-tight, due to both solid construction and acopperroof, the reinforced concrete tower is plagued by the elements.
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It runs around all four sides, partially concealing the fifth story and the batten-seam lead-coatedcopperroof.
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In addition to panels,copperrooftiles can add uniqueness to a roofing system.
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Its towers stand 106m high and it has acopperroofand bronze doors.
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In 1843 the octoganal bell tower was built, and thecopperroofadded in 1861.
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