Important points to consider before installation (Page 3)

Working with color variations

• Use sheets produced in close proximity to the same date
• Install the maximum exposure to natural elements
• Intermingle shades for best effect

Each sheet of EverGreen has its own distinctive shadings. Once exposed to the weather, the local environment will induce maturation and eventually minimize the variation from sheet to sheet. The rate at which this occurs depends on climate- temperature, humidity and rainfall.

Initially, the installer can enhance the visual impact of the color differences by interspersing darker sheets with lighter sheets, selectively mixing wherever possible to create an even, textured effect.

EverGreen sheets have a muted horizontal grain. Sheets are usually installed with uniform grain direction.

It is also very important to use material produced in close proximity to the same date. Sheets from different lots can have noticeably different colors, and therefore should not be mixed. Partial cases should be used separately, on small projects.

Whenever possible, EverGreen should be installed to achieve maximum exposure to moisture and light. This will accelerate the maturation process. Color transition will be delayed on areas which are shielded from direct exposure.

Handling, storage and environmental issues

Before installation, moisture trapped between or standing on sheets of EverGreen can cause irreparable damage. Care must be taken to prevent water from getting between stacked sheets of EverGreen™ during storage, transportation and on the job site. Such moisture could cause extensive, long-lasting black stains or other catastrophic damage to the patina.

Environmental friendliness

Copper is a highly environmentally friendly building material. It is used to convey most of America's drinking water, and poses no known threat to human health or the natural surroundings. The patina layer formed on EverGreen copper in no way changes this environmental friendliness. In fact, it actually increases the copper's already high corrosion resistance, keeping runoff to an absolute minimum (studies have shown the average erosion rate to be approximately 0.3 microns per year). Because of these factors, EverGreen has proven to be a valuable contributor in helping building projects achieve the coveted LEED™ credits for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

Now is the time for EverGreen

Weather-resistance, durability, long-term economy, minimal maintenance, environmental friendliness and unparalleled beauty all contribute to the growing popularity of architectural copper among architects, contractors and building owners.

All these advantages are available with EverGreen. It immediately enhances the value of a structure, and is backed by a 25-year warranty from Revere. EverGreen also offers something no other architectural metal can match: the ability to achieve your vision of patina, today. Without the wait.