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…
02
Dec
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…
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John Briggs
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13
Nov
This article will help answer some questions about the differences between copper gutters and aluminum gutters. I’ll include here some of the things I’ve picked up during my time as…
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John Briggs
on Uncategorized
18
Sep
This is a list of questions I’m often asked as a contractor that specializes in custom gutters and copper work. Subscribe for more content like this, and please share with…
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John Briggs
on Copper Gutters - the more you know...
17
Sep
Traditional masonry stucco is one of the most durable exterior wall claddings available and modern synthetic stucco offers outstanding insulating properties. Both will last for years without repairs if you…
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John Briggs
on Water Damage
18
Aug
We do a lot of removal and replacement of old gutters on homes around Madison, but we also install gutters for a limited number of new home builders in the…
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John Briggs
on K-Style Rain Gutters
07
Nov
Spent a couple of weeks visiting friends and family in New York this Summer, and grabbed some photos of copper work, including this copper downspout. This (I think) 4″x5″ copper downspout…
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John Briggs
on Found Around Town
29
Oct
We’ve all seen fingerprints on copper before. They can be a bit of an eyesore on copper gutters and downspouts, and on copper roof panels, especially if no care is…
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John Briggs
on Copper Gutters, Copper Roofing, Fingerprints, Metal Roofing
25
Oct
Built-in gutters serve a function that is special in architectural design because they are more hidden than gutters that are exposed. Architects specifying built-in gutters should bear in mind that any…
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John Briggs
on Architectural Detail, copper, Gutters, Uncategorized
19
Oct
There are several types of downspout straps that we can use to fasten the downspouts to the wall, ranging from minimalist wraparound straps to elaborate, custom made decorative brackets. The type…
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John Briggs
on copper, Uncategorized
18
Oct
So, you finally landed a copper job but you don’t know how to solder. Or, maybe you keep your costs down by using caulk on your copper instead of solder,…
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John Briggs
on copper