Copper Gutters Modern Rectangular Detail

This detail shows a scupper used in conjunction with a gutter.

Copper gutters modern rectangular detail.

Copper braces of 32 oz. Nevertheless the primary market for half round gutters remains upscale residences. The drip edge of the fascia should extend over the back edge of the gutter by 1 minimum. Downspout sections are joined together by soldering.

The scupper spout is soldered into the copper fascia and gravel stop. 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. Some downspouts are available in a heavier 20 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.

Half round rain gutters add a touch of class and style and are the preferred gutter profile for traditional and historic applications. Lengths and available in 16 oz. All fasteners should be of galvanically compatible metals such as copper copper alloys like brass or bronze or neutral stainless steel alloy. We carry copper downspouts in all shapes and sizes.

Strap hung gutter on sloping roof. 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. The flanges of the outlet tube are soldered to the gutter.

Copper are alternately spaced with copper brackets at 30 o c. In addition to their ornamental appeal he points out that leader heads. Copper straps are used to hold the downspout against the building or. Straps extending at least 6 onto the.

The bottom end of the upper section is inserted into the top of the section below it. Table 10e shows an example of the complete process. 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. This section contains details and descriptions of the basic components commonly used in sheet copper construction.

These include various seams expansion joints edges hold downs and cleats. From rectangular to round to our collection of sophisticated spiral downspouts we have the copper downspouts you need to go with any gutter system. The scupper and gravel stop flanges are nailed to the blocking. The downspout is joined to the gutter with an outlet tube see detail 10 7c.

All of our downspouts are made in 10 ft.