What is the Best Way to Clean Copper Flashing?
Copper flashing tends to be more expensive than some flashing products, perhaps because it is an attractive material popular among some schools of home design. However, as copper flashing ages, it can start to tarnish and look unsightly, although some home owners appreciate the green patina of aging copper. However, this tarnish can eventually eat through the copper, compromising the primary purpose of the flashing, which is to protect the interior of the house from exterior elements. It is important to clean copper flashing periodically to remove harmful corrosion and tarnish, leaving behind the aged patina which many find attractive. There are several ways to clean copper flashing, depending on whether or not it has been sealed in a lacquer. If the copper has not been lacquered, it probably should be after it has been cleaned, to protect the metal and make the flashing longer lasting. While copper is durable, it is subject to corrosion, like most metals. The first step in the process