Copper Gutters Modern Rectangular Detail

This section contains details and descriptions of the basic components commonly used in sheet copper construction.

Copper gutters modern rectangular detail.

All fasteners should be of galvanically compatible metals such as copper copper alloys like brass or bronze or neutral stainless steel alloy. Unlike the k style gutter half round gutters have a round shape that helps the water drain out as opposed to staying in the flat bottom of the gutter. We carry copper downspouts in all shapes and sizes. Table 10e shows an example of the complete process.

The downspout is joined to the gutter with an outlet tube see detail 10 7c. The size of gutters with an irregular shape can be determined by calculating the required size of a rectangular gutter which closely matches in profile and cross sectional area the irregularly shaped gutter. Copper gutters develop a rich patina as it weathers and it s the patina coating that protects the copper from corroding and why copper often can last over 100 years. The drip edge of the fascia should extend over the back edge of the gutter by 1 minimum.

The bottom end of the upper section is inserted into the top of the section below it. Gutter sizes for given roof area and rainfall intensity. The continuous copper apron strip is fastened to the gutter with a single lock seam and is nailed to the roof with copper nails 12 o c. Some downspouts are available in a heavier 20 oz.

This detail illustrates an alternate method of attaching copper gutters on sloped roofs. All of our downspouts are made in 10 ft. Copper braces of 32 oz. Copper are alternately spaced with copper brackets at 30 o c.

In addition to their ornamental appeal he points out that leader heads. The scupper and gravel stop flanges are nailed to the blocking. These include various seams expansion joints edges hold downs and cleats. Copper straps are used to hold the downspout against the building or.

Strap hung gutter on sloping roof. Lengths and available in 16 oz. Nevertheless the primary market for half round gutters remains upscale residences. Downspout sections are joined together by soldering.

This detail shows a scupper used in conjunction with a gutter. Our installed price for an aluminum gutter is about 2 50 to 3 per foot compared to 18 to 20 for copper half round gutters says richard green president of retro design inc murray utah a manufacturer and distributor of roofing and gutter products. The flanges of the outlet tube are soldered to the gutter. Straps extending at least 6 onto the.

From rectangular to round to our collection of sophisticated spiral downspouts we have the copper downspouts you need to go with any gutter system.