How to Install a Copper Porch Roof | This Old House

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva raised the roof on the new front porch of the Arlington house. Today they meet up with Bob Green, whose team is installing a copper roof on the porch SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. The curved roof rafters on the front porch have been sheathed with bendable plywood and then covered with a self-sealing membrane and rosin paper. Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor meet roofer Bob Green as he is installing the standing seam copper. The panels are formed on site and the two seams are bent together and locked down with concealed copper clips that are nailed to the roof. Pliers are used to lock each seam and then an electric roller locks the two seams together. The two overlapping joints make a nice tight seal. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/3jclZ3N About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to do things or the questions to ask. Our experts including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor give you the tools you need to protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home. Follow This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG How to Install a Copper Porch Roof | This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/