Important points to consider before installation

EverGreen™ is unique, yet it can be installed using the same tools and machines as with standard copper. Care is required, however, to protect the product, the tools, and the personnel.

Patina dust protection

• Wear a mask, goggles and gloves
• Vacuum patina dust away from equipment
• Clean tools after use

Tools, machines and other sensitive equipment should be protected from the patina dust which is present when working with EverGreen. If combined with moisture, this dust can cause rust in iron and steel. Dust collection systems should be used whenever possible. All tools must be clean and grease free. (After each use, tools should be cleaned and lightly oiled- but the oil must be removed before working with EverGreen again.) Do not leave metal tools resting on sheets for an extended time, as this could leave rust marks

A NIOSH-approved respirator (dust mask) is recommended when working with EverGreen, especially in confined areas where pre-forming work is being done. Revere recommends the use of eye protection when working with any copper products, including EverGreen.

Gloves should always be worn when working with any kind of copper. Wash hands after handling the product.

Seams and joints

• Process causes some loss of patina- this is natural
• Remove patina with a wire brush before soldering
• Solder on reverse side only for best aesthetics
• Do not weld

Double-lock standing seams may be closed by hand or with a seaming machine. Transverse or cross seams may be formed in the same manner as with standard copper, and soldering methods are also similiar. However, since high temperatures cause burning and blackening of patina, welding and brazing are NOT recommended, unless the joint will be hidden from view. All EverGreen surfaces should be treated carefully.

Before soldering, the patina must be mechanically removed (with a wire brush) to produce bare bright copper on all surfaces to receive solder. EverGreen is pre-tinned, fluxed, and soldered in the same manner as plain copper. Care must be exercised to minimize migration of flux into the EverGreen adjacent to soldered seams. Use only a soldering iron- not an open flame- and use a heavy soldering bit (at least 16 oz.) to ensure a constant temperature. Residual flux must be removed by washing all joints throughly with clear water. Since solder will not patinate, it is recommended that whenever possible, soldering should be done from the reverse side- especially with hung-gutters.