Meet the Copper Roofing and Gutter Crew. There are just the two of us.
Dennis M Crookshanks.
Over 46 years of installing roofing.
Installing a traditional (flat lock copper panels) roof on the bell tower of a historic schoolhouse in Kirtland, Ohio.
Neil Crookshanks. Over 48 years of installing roofing.
Installing a standing seam, curved barrel style dormer roof along Lake Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio.
Expert Copper Roofing Technicians — From Basic Skills to Advanced Restoration
At DMC Roof, our copper roofing technicians bring decades of hands-on experience and professional training to every job. From basic roofing fundamentals to advanced metalwork and historic restoration, our crew is trained and ready to deliver precision copper work that lasts generations.
What our training covers
- Foundational roofing skills — roofing structures, flashing, waterproofing, and the best installation practices for long-lasting performance.
- Safety training — fall protection, ladder and scaffolding safety, harness systems, and jobsite hazard control.
- Copper-specific fabrication — precision cutting, bending, seaming (standing seam, batten seam, flat seam), and forming for domes, barrel dormers and curved work.
- Joining & finishing — soldering, tinning, correct flux and temperature control, and techniques to control or preserve natural patina.
- Thermal movement design — layout and joint design that allow copper to expand and contract without damage.
- Historic restoration & architectural detailing — replicating cornices, gutters, finials, and other ornamental elements to match original materials and craftsmanship.
- Equipment proficiency — skilled use of brakes, rollers, seamers, torch and solder stations, and specialty hand-forming tools.
- Continuing education — manufacturer workshops, trade seminars, and ongoing training keep our team current with best practices and new techniques.
Ready for any copper roofing challenge
Whether you need a new standing seam copper roof, custom copper gutters and flashings, or careful restoration of historic details, our trained technicians have the know-how to get it done right.