Paradigm Shingles, Inc.

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Paradigm Shingles, Inc.
Bennington Copper Shingles

• Style, Elegance And Grace

website http//paradigmshingles.com email info_at_par
adigmshingles.com
telephone [phone] facsimile (802)
893-0093
P.O. Box 27, Milton VT 05468
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Make an Architectural Statement with the Elegance
of Copper
For those who appreciate the fine art of
building, every structural detail is an
opportunity to make an aesthetic statement. The
superior beauty and quality of copper make it the
perfect medium for distinctive and creative
expression.
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Roofing That Reflects Your Style
The rich, distinguished look of Bennington
Shingles complements any architectural style,
from traditional to contemporary. Its equally
at home in the city or the country and lends a
touch of elegance to residential and commercial
structures alike.
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CopperThe Crowning Touch
From ancient times to the present, copper has
been the crowning touch to homes, churches, and
public buildings which proudly display - for
generations, - their original roofs, made more
beautiful by time
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Bennington Copper Shingles Beauty that Endures
Bennington shingles are manufactured from solid
copper meeting ASTM B370 quality standards. This
provides you with a long-lasting, value-enhancing
beauty backed by our 50-year transferable
warranty.
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Copper Patina - Time Honored Elegance
Patina is a process that builds naturally on any
metal surface. Copper Patina is a crystalline
structure, which over time, goes through a
sequence of development. Starting as a bright,
shiny surface, the copper matures into a rich
blue green known as verdigris patina. Depending
on location, this verdigris patina process can
take up to 25 years
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The Grace And Durability Of Copper
The Bennington is self-healing, so scuff marks,
scratches, and other minor blemishes quickly
weather and disappear into mellow bronze tones,
then to a rich green patina that blends with the
surrounding environment.
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Protection From Fire, Wind, Rain And The Elements
Bennington Shingles meet the requirements of a
Class-A roof covering for new construction. This
resistance to fire makes them ideal for
fire-prone areas. Year after year, Bennington
Shingles stand up to the harshest forces of
nature, as well as man-made hazards like acid
rain and environmental pollutants. Designed to
withstand hurricane force winds and rain,
Bennington Shingles have passed laboratory tests
of winds exceeding 110 mph with eight inches of
rain per hour with no leaks.
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Putting the Green into Green Building
Verdigris, the beautiful patina that naturally
protects copper, is not the only Green" thing
about a Bennington Shingle roof... Environmentally
, Bennington Shingles are the ideal Green
building product. They are manufactured from
recycled copper one of the highest recycled
content of any engineering metal (95).
Additionally, they will never end up in a
landfill, as they are 100 recyclable and will
actually hold a salvage value. Few building
materials put so little burden on the
environment.
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Leadership in Energy Environmental Design
(LEED) Compliancy
LEED is a voluntary program developed to define,
establish and promote a standard measurement for
high-performance, sustainable building.
Developed by the US Green Building Council
(USBGC), LEED is revolutionizing the built
environment through its environmental, economic
and health benefits. LEED awards points towards
the total recyclable contents of all the building
products. Copper with its high degree of
recycled content contributes significantly
towards LEED points. More and more local and
state governments are offering an array of
incentives to build Green
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Bring The Character Of Copper To Life
The Bennington system can be specified for new
roofs, re-roofing projects, or to accent
architectural details such as overhangs, gazebos,
or cupolas. Bennington Copper Shingles can also
be used in siding and for other creative
architectural applications.
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As Easy To Install As Asphalt Shingles
Bennington Shingles are just as quick and easy to
install as asphalt and easier and less expensive
than a roof of slate, tile or cedar. There are
no special skills required and no special tools.
You install them over conventional plywood or
solid lumber substrates - no special decking,
sheathing or underside venting are needed.
Extremely durable and weather tight the
Bennington requires little or no maintenance. 
Because Bennington Shingles are lightweight
(approximately 140 pounds per square compared to
350 to over 750 pounds for most other roof
coverings) they dont need extra roof support or
framing. Our shingles are strong enough to
withstand foot traffic, dropped tools and the
forces of nature without perforating.
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The Benningtons Unique, Two-Piece Design
Bennington Shingles are actually a system
comprised of two, separate pieces the visible,
solid copper shingles plus concealed joint pans.
This two-piece system insures the greatest
weather protection and installation flexibility.
Laboratory tests clearly demonstrate that the
Benningtons two-piece shingle system provides
protection against wind driven rain at the
shingles, not at the underlayment.
Joint Pan
Bennington Shingle (48 x 9 exposure)
Since the shingle does not rely on leak-prone
side locks, there is no predetermined
installation sequence (i.e., lower left to upper
right) as with other metal shingles. As a
result, installation may begin at any location
along the eave and proceed in either or both
directions.
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Beauty That Is More Than Skin Deep
Bennington Shingles are manufactured from solid
copper supplied exclusively by Revere Copper
Products. They will very likely last as long as
the building it protects. Our shingles have no
applied finish they will not chip, chalk, dry
out, curl, lift, split, break, mold or mildew.
We also manufacture a complete line of fixtures
such as drip edge, hip ridge and various
flashings all of which are designed specifically
to integrate with our weather tight shingle
system.
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Bennington Shingles Installation
Instructions   Surfaces The Bennington Shingle
is designed to be installed over solid substrates
only on roofs and walls with slopes of 312 or
greater. Acceptable substrates include exterior
grade plywood (1/2 minimum thickness) or
well-seasoned lumber.   Underlayment Surface to
receive Bennington Shingles should be covered
with two layers of Type 15 felt or one layer of
Type 30 felt for the field of the roof. In
locations subject to ice build-up, two layers of
Type 15 felt should be applied shingle fashion
cemented together with approved material between
the plys extending from the eave up the roof to
a point at least 36 inches inside the exterior
wall line of the building.   Edge Strips Copper
edge strips (drip edge) should be installed
continuously along eaves and gable rakes. The
roof flange is secured to the substrate with
copper nails spaced 3 apart.   Shingles
Installation may begin at any location along the
eaves and proceed upward. First shingle course
locks over previously placed edge strip
subsequent courses lock into course below. Ends
of each shingle butt with a space of
approximately 1/16 between shingle ends.
Prefabricated joint pans are placed under butt
joints. Butt joints are to be broken at least
12 in adjacent courses. Each shingle is secured
to the substrate with five copper nails spaced
approximately 12 apart through pre-punches
holes.   At gable rakes shingles are cut and
folded over to form a 5/8 lock, which hooks
around a previously placed edge strip. At
valley shingles are cut and folded over to form a
5/8 lock, which hooks into the double fold in
the previously placed valley flashing.
Chimneys, vent stacks, and similar projections
are flashed with copper sheet.   Valleys
Valleys should be of copper in 8-foot lengths.
Each length is nailed at the top edge only and
laps the lover length not less than 6 in
direction of the flow. Outer edges of valley
flashing are secured with copper cleats spaced
18 apart and secured with two copper
nails.   Hips and Ridges Hips and Ridges are
finished with special copper caps as manufactured
by Paradigm Shingles. Caps are placed over the
shingles, then locked into place, and secured
with two copper nails.   Nails All nails used
to secure edge strips, shingles, valleys, hip and
ridge caps, and other flashings should be 1-1/4,
number 11, barbed slating nails as supplied by
Paradigm Shingles.
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Beauty, Practicality And Affordability
Compare the lifetime cost of a Bennington Shingle
roof to that of other materials Consider the
longevity, fire and storm protection, increased
resale value, plus its high salvage value and
youll discover that our copper shingles are an
affordable roofing material.
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Additional Paradigm Shingle Products
Applications
Paradigm Classic Painted Steel Aluminum Shingles
Diamond Shingles Copper, Steel or Aluminum
Custom Shingles
Bermuda Shingle used as siding (construction
phase)
Bermuda Shingle used as siding (early patina
phase)