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…
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
18
Oct
I’ll get straight to the point of this one: use fasteners made from material that is compatible with copper. Brass, stainless steel, and copper, and all commonly used with copper gutters…
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John Briggs
on copper, Gutters, Uncategorized
17
Jan
This treble clef is a functioning downspout made out of copper. Rain flows through the downspout until it hits the waterwheel inside. Once the wheel starts turning, the music box…
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John Briggs
on copper, Downspouts
13
Dec
At first glance, you might think the world really is coming to an end. Enormous bugs and all. But fear not! It’s just our downspout of the week. This giant…
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John Briggs
on copper, Downspouts, Sheet Metal
19
Oct
Now, if you aren’t familiar with rain chains you might be a little confused. You might even want to give me a “V8 smack” on the forehead and remind me…
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John Briggs
on copper, Downspouts, Gutters
27
Sep
Alright. We started this “Downspout of the Week” thing a few weeks ago, but didn’t keep up with the whole “weekly” aspect of it. I’m sorry! Please forgive me! I’ll make…
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John Briggs
on copper, Downspouts
18
Sep
Our most recently completed job was on East Main Street in Madison where we installed 6” copper half round gutters with “Euro Style” elbows and 4” downspouts. This Euro style…
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John Briggs
on copper, Gutters
13
Sep
We recently traveled back to New York City to take part in the baby shower for John’s sister (our Guttersmith team will be getting a new addition very soon!). While we were there,…
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John Briggs
on copper, Historic Preservation