Copper News

BuildIt has an article on copper rainwater systems on their website.  It looks at copper as a materail (including the recyclability), the life span of the product, the fabulous look of copper and installation techniques and costs.

Copper Guttering Explained - Benefits, Costs & How to Choose

Copper rainwater systems can add a touch of elegance to a property as well as being long-serving, reliable and low maintenance.

Over the last couple of years, the garden has become an extension of the house. It is a pleasure to enjoy the garden on a warm day or evening. Or to have a view of the lighted garden on cold winter nights and increase the living room’s cosiness. However, which fixtures and lights will generate the desired effect? Let us take a tour through the many possibilities.

Types of fixtures

In general, four types can be distinguished: wall, floor, post, and pin fixtures. In the event there are eaves, you can also opt for ceiling fixtures.

The October issue of At Home magazine features two articles by Come Home to Copper.

In the first, we look at how to improve the electrical functionality of your home.  Have you thought about installing orientation lighting, to help you find your way to the bathroom in the middle of the night, or of installing usb recharging points around the home.

Copper-orange is to be the colour for 2015. 

Replacing the cool blues and greens of recent years, a warmer spectrum of pinks, reds and oranges is emerging, reflecting a more positive global outlook. As a paint translation of this trend, research all points to an orangey copper tone. Great on its own, the colour also combines perfectly with pinks, neutrals, whites and other orange hues, as well as metallic colours such as gold.

Energy is becoming increasingly expensive. But do you have any idea how much electricity and gas you actually use each day? Or how much water you consume?

In most countries, energy consumers pay monthly advances on their domestic energy consumption. Once every year, they receive their final statement informing them of their total annual energy consumption. This enables them to compare it with their consumption in past years. However, is this enough to trigger them to set about using energy more efficiently?  

The energy bill