Copper gutters definitely look sleek.
Faux copper gutter made of aluminum.
Called musket brown it sells for about 9 per linear foot installed.
Mr gutter has machines which forms the gutters from a rolled aluminum 027 thicknesses that is formed into several profiles and sizes the most common of which are the k and u shapes.
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A newly installed pure copper gutter system is only shiny bright for a relatively short period of time before it goes through its evolution of different colors of patina.
Use the 4 plain round downpipe in designer copper aluiminum with our 6 half round or 6 k style gutter system.
The aluminum gutters have a two part paint finish that gives it texture and its variegated appearance.
K style copper gutter model k10cp6 112 89 112 89.
Our designer copper gutters are the latest in a cost effective alternative to copper that maintains a touch of that old world charm.
As we said earlier real copper comes with a higher price tag with costs that can range from 12 25 per linear foot.
We carry both the half round and the k style gutter systems in our copper penny color and have all of the accessories to match.
The marbled dark copper color is often the most desired appearance in all of the colors in the patina process.
However since copper doesn t rust it also lasts a lot longer.
Expected lifespan of copper gutters is an average of 60 years.
In fact real copper gutter systems can last upwards of 100 years if cared for properly.
With proper maintenance that could easily be extended to a full century.
The channel for the water removal is usually made to 5 inches and the downspouts are 2 x3 rectangular or 3 round.
Copper has been the metal of choice for roofing and gutter applications for centuries on many of the worlds most prolific structures.
One of the nicer options for gutters is the use of copper or copper like materials.
Made from 19 aluminum the special designer copper finsih is a two stage process for producing a beautiful finish that looks like copper.
With a high gloss finish that has the appearance of a shiny new copper penny copper penny paint won t age and will keep it s authentic new copper appearance for years to come.
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Each downpipe is 10 feet in length.
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Copper penny aluminum has the look of pure copper but for a fraction of the cost.
If you like the look of copper but not the price alcoa sells a faux copper gutter made of aluminum.
Meanwhile faux aluminum or galvanized is 3 8 per linear foot installed.
Aluminum materials copper can cost twice and even thrice as much.
So you see the savings are quite large if you go the latter route.
Gutter installation is an easy entry business that requires only a few tools and a 20 000 seamless gutter machine.