Paris Zinc Roofers:
The French Culture Ministry nominated the zinc roofing profession in Paris for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list, highlighting the craftsmanship.
- Zinc roofs have been integral to Paris’s skyline for nearly 200 years, with 21.4 million square metres of zinc-covered roofs.
- While zinc roofs contribute to Paris’s iconic look, they face criticism for overheating buildings due to poor insulation; zinc roofs exacerbate heat absorption, leading to higher indoor temperatures.
- The UNESCO ICH list includes knowledge and skills that are passed down through generations, such as: Oral traditions, Performing arts, Social practices, Rituals, Festive events, Traditional crafts, and Contemporary rural and urban practices.
- India has a total of 15 elements inscribed on the UNESCO ICH list.
