In Highgate we installed Aurubis Nordic Copper on Swain's Lane, beside Hampstead Heath — a commercial building where the copper will weather from bright metal to brown and, over time, toward green.
Building in Highgate
Highgate is split between the London Boroughs of Camden and Haringey, and much of it lies in the Highgate conservation areas. Near the Heath and the cemetery, new work is looked at closely for how it sits in views and against trees, which is one reason natural metals such as copper and pre-weathered zinc are often chosen: they age rather than fade.
Questions about roofing in Highgate
Which council decides planning in Highgate?
Either Camden or Haringey, depending on which side of the borough boundary the property is on. Both have conservation areas covering Highgate village and its surroundings.
How will a copper roof change colour?
Bright copper darkens to brown within months and, depending on exposure, can develop a green patina over many years. Pre-oxidised and pre-patinated copper give that look from day one if you would rather not wait.
