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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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
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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
Which leaf screens work best? A common question we receive from homeowners and contractors is “which gutter guard works the best,” or, “do any of these things actually work?” I’ll try to…
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John Briggs
on Gutters, Uncategorized
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
01
Apr
Attached are a couple of photos from a 6″ K-style gutter job on the Near West Side in Madison, WI. The old 5″ gutters were no longer functioning the way…
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John Briggs
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28
Jan
The Adolph Wagner Home, located in Monona, is undergoing some restoration work. Guttersmiths was hired to install 6″ Galvalume half round gutters with 4″ round downspouts. This half round project…
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14
Apr
On the west side of Madison, off of University Ave. we installed new 5″ k style gutter. The homeowner recently had a new roof and fascia wrap put onto his…
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John Briggs
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02
Mar
Winter is usually our off season, but we managed to stay very busy this year after we experienced an unfortunate house fire on New Year’s Eve. Everyone (people and pets…
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