Copper Gutter Details

We ship custom lengths of gutters up to 20 ft.

Copper gutter details.

At the minimum you should choose 16 ounce copper gutters but depending on the weather and rainfall in your location 20 ounce copper may be a better choice. The lining must be free to move. Copper gutter linings are most often built into wood framed supporting structures. In snow areas or 36 o c.

Although the copper lining conforms closely to the gutter frame profile it should not fit tightly. The brackets are fastened to the wood fascia by two brass screws. Because 20 ounce copper is 25 thicker it requires 25 more copper to make. The ease with which a material can be joined to form a continuous leak free water conductor is also important.

Copper braces at the midpoints between the brackets. The bottom of the frame may be pitched to provide positive drainage to the downspout. Copper gutters are our specialty and we stock 6 different profiles in a number of sizes and thicknesses. Copper is an inherently corrosion resistant material which does not require special coatings to maintain its durability or its appearance.

Brass or copper straps used in conjunction with a gutter bead stiffening brass bar are recommended for gutter widths greater than 6 or where severe ice or snow conditions exist. Along with our copper gutters we carry a complete line of copper downspouts elbows hangers. Hung copper gutters are typically supported by brass or copper brackets or hangers spaced a maximum of 30 o c. The gutter is secured to the wood fascia with cleats at the top edge and is supported by brackets spaced at 30.

Long and we also offer custom fabrication and are happy to build some gutters to your specifications.