Seamless copper gutters were the latest addition to this English cottage style home on a recent visit to The Retreat. Rhett Bonner, builder, gave the highlights of the components of the copper gutter system. Basically, they have installed half-round seamless copper gutters with hand-cast copper hangers, downspout bands and brackets; a very rare find in the gutter business. The entire copper gutter system should last the life of the home, with proper upkeep, and will turn a beautiful verdigris patina over time. The hand-cast copper brackets are attached to the open cornice overhangs in old world craftsmanship style. A little research tells me that the gutters themselves will set you back about $13 - $18 per lineal foot installed, not including the hardware to hang them.
Take A Closer Look At These Copper Gutter System Photos
You owe it to yourself to click on each one of these photos to truly appreciate the beauty of utilizing copper for gutters.They''ll last the life of the home because copper doesn't rust. It will only look better over time with the onset of the naturally occuring patina finish. The extra money invested upfront will pay off over the life of the gutter system.
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Abby,
I spent many years climbing up a FULLY extended ladder 2-3 times/yr. that was anchored on the downslope of a hill. I had had enough! When we had a "reroof" and new gutters/gutter guards installed back in March 2004, I did some research and saw that they worked from many customer testimonials in different forums that I found (g**gle it), that's when it was a done deal for me. We had Hallett Gutter Covers ( http://www.hallettent.com/index.asp ) installed and they've worked great ever since. The only problem I've ever had is I do have to occasionally climb the ladder to remove some debris away from the valleys. While I don't have any personal experience with the brands you mention, I'm sure they work just fine, otherwise they wouldn't have been in business this long. Hope that helps.
Randy,
Not related to copper gutters - but what are your thoughts on gutterguard, gutter helmet, etc.? We're considering it for our home, because we don't want to climb that high to clean out the gutters, but I would think you could still get "clogs". Maybe not in the traditional places, but they would still require climbing a ladder.