Copper Gutter Thickness

It is offered in 16 oz and 20 oz.

Copper gutter thickness.

Click here for more. Copper s long life comes from its resistance to corrosion which deteriorates other metals. Gutter quality copper gutters are fabricated from 16 to 20 ounce copper. 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.

Click here to download a pdf version of the gauge and weight chart for sheet metal. Zinc is offered in 0 7 mm and 0 8 mm with a raw finish. Copper is the most popular metal for k gutters along with aluminum. Copper is typically used for gutters downspouts countertops hoods deco tops and standing seam roofs it also comes in perforated sheets and pre textured hammered sheets.

Because 20 ounce copper is 25 thicker it requires 25 more copper to make. Typical sheet sizes are 36 x 120 and 48 x 120. 0 7 mm 0 8mm and 1 5 mm. Copper gutters typically last 60 to 100 years with proper maintenance this means that they might cost more initially but have the lowest lifespan cost of any gutter system.

We stock copper in 16 oz 20 oz 32 oz and 48 oz. Freedom gray zinc tin coated copper is offered in 16 oz and 20 oz. Lead coated copper is offered in 16 oz and 20 oz. 0 027 or 0 032 for seamless gutters and any other thickness for custom gutters.

Sheet metal measuring tools. Galvalume plus is offered in 24 gauge.