What are the right type of fasteners to use for copper gutters and downspouts? Let’s take a look. Rule of Thumb: use fasteners made of materials compatible with copper, like…
16
Dec
A few months ago, I received a call from Jerry Koehler, a friend who owns Southgate Gutter Services based in Fort Atkinson. He explained that he had a project that…
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25
Nov
We installed this rain barrel for Jenni and Chris at their home on Garfield Street on the near west side of Madison. They went with the whiskey barrel style that…
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23
Nov
I completed this gutter project last week on Yahara Place, in Madison, WI. Bob wanted the downspout moved from the end of the gutter to the center. The configuration of…
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13
Nov
One of the things that sets Guttersmiths aside as a gutter installation company is that we offer custom color matching and round downspouts. Many times, these two services go hand…
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13
Nov
Guttersmiths was subcontracted by Scenic Interiors, LLC to fabricate and install the copper flashing on the covered porch addition pictured here. I was very excited to be a part of this project….
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01
Nov
I came across this article in the WI State Journal regarding green walls. While Madison is not at the forefront of the green roofs and green walls movement, it certainly…
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29
Oct
In June of 2008, the popular Madison photographer Zane Williams approached Guttersmiths to install a short length of 5” half-round copper gutter on his home. It was exciting to work…
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27
Oct
Check out this jack-o-lantern! Eva Schlicht gets a huge gold star for this. 🙂 I was thrilled when I saw it – I’m pretty sure it was the most elaborate…
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