Copper Gutters Modern Rectangular Detail

Nevertheless the primary market for half round gutters remains upscale residences.

Copper gutters modern rectangular detail. 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. Straps extending at least 6 onto the. Lengths and available in 16 oz. 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 scupper and gravel stop flanges are nailed to the blocking. Half round rain gutters add a touch of class and style and are the preferred gutter profile for traditional and historic applications. All fasteners should be of galvanically compatible metals such as copper copper alloys like brass or bronze or neutral stainless steel alloy. Copper straps are used to hold the downspout against the building or.

Gutter sizes for given roof area and rainfall intensity. Copper are alternately spaced with copper brackets at 30 o c. All of our downspouts are made in 10 ft. Strap hung gutter on sloping roof.

The downspout is joined to the gutter with an outlet tube see detail 10 7c. The flanges of the outlet tube are soldered to the gutter. The drip edge of the fascia should extend over the back edge of the gutter by 1 minimum. In addition to their ornamental appeal he points out that leader heads.

Copper braces of 32 oz. 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. We carry copper downspouts in all shapes and sizes. From rectangular to round to our collection of sophisticated spiral downspouts we have the copper downspouts you need to go with any gutter system.

Downspout sections are joined together by soldering. This detail shows a scupper used in conjunction with a gutter. Table 10e shows an example of the complete process. These include various seams expansion joints edges hold downs and cleats.

Copper is a also a natural fungicide and algaecide which will helps keep moss from growing around the roof. This detail illustrates an alternate method of attaching copper gutters on sloped roofs. This section contains details and descriptions of the basic components commonly used in sheet copper construction. The scupper spout is soldered into the copper fascia and gravel stop.

The bottom end of the upper section is inserted into the top of the section below it.