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What is the role of solder in a copper system?

April 26, 2017Copper solder system

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What is the role of solder in a copper system?

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In roof and wall systems where water-tight seams are required, soldering is specified. A soldered seam will join two pieces of copper into a cohesive, watertight unit that will expand and contract as one piece. Well soldered seams are, in many cases, stronger than the original base material and will provide many years of satisfactory service.