fire brand

“We often use lead-coated copper on the exterior of residences and inside to make a fireplace enclosure [shown in this NHDKMP house],” says Nagle. According to the Copper Development Association, copper is the most recycled engineered metal today. Copper Development Association, 212.251.7200; www.copper.org.


James L. Nagle, FAIA
nagle hartray danker kagan mckay penney

www.nhdkmp.com
chicago

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Shelley D. Hutchins

Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED AP, writes about residential construction and design, sustainable building and living, and travel and health-care issues.

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