Patina Copper Gutters And Downspouts

In this particular example the diyer wanted the patina look of aged copper but didn t want to pay the price of copper.

Patina copper gutters and downspouts.

They give the appeal of a new copper gutter but costing closer to that of an aluminum gutter installation. It s chemical reaction to water and air make it resist corrosion by growing a layer of protective patina. Downspouts are usually included in this type of project. Copper gutters that are installed correctly and are properly maintained can last a century.

For example for 50 ft. They are the strongest copper hangers available. If you use one foot wide times the length of the gutters is an educated total. Of gutter length a gallon would cover the gutter twice over a ten year application.

How to calculate the copper paint quantity needed. Our gutter hangers are made from solid copper 3 16 thick and 1 wide. Copper gutters naturally weather to a blue green patina but they can be cleaned to their original color or treated for a different color patina. Properly installed they can last a lifetime around 150 years.

You will never have to paint them. Gutterpros does all things related to gutters from copper gutters to commercial gutters to leaf protection to everything in between and as always. The world gutter system is the best quality half round copper rain gutter system available. Gutter quality copper gutters are fabricated from 16 to 20 ounce copper.

Copper is a precious investment of metal that protects your home. Copper gutters and downspouts take the ordinary looking gutter and turn them into a stunning architectural enhancement. 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. Because 20 ounce copper is 25 thicker it requires 25 more copper to make.

The world gutter system s gutter and downspout downpipe are made in 20 oz 18 oz and 16 oz. Using copper dark brown and a tealspray paint. Copper gutters and downspouts won t ever rust or corrode providing excellent durability. At gutterpros our experienced technicians will install your copper gutters the right way the first time.

Copper gutters are one of the few installations on your home that retain their fiscal value. The designer copper aluminum color mimics the next color in the copper patina process and is a rich textured dark brown copper finish. But if patina isn t your thing you can keep copper gutters and downspouts shiny and warm colored by putting a protective coating on them each year and polishing them with a solution made for copper. And with every year your copper gutters will reach a new level of patina adding a look of elegance and class that your neighbors and friends will envy.