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Copper Alloys Color Chart
A wide variety of copper alloys are available for use in construction. The variations in color stem primarily from differences in chemical composition (see Copper Alloys). Shown below are sheet metal samples of some common copper alloys. Additional information is available from CDA upon request. Note the finishes indicated.

Design Handbook
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[ZIP - 4.5MB] is a complete set of CAD files for the designs shown in Architectural Details.
The AutoCAD files for individual details can be downloaded from individual topic pages by clicking the CAD File button next to an individual detail.
Order Design Handbook
Available in CDA's Publications
(publication #A4050).
(publication #A4050).
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