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…
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...
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
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
10
Sep
Historic preservation is a way to protect and restore buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance. It first became a concern in the United States in the late…
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John Briggs
on copper
29
Jul
This homeowner had some very large commercial sized half round copper installed to catch the water rushing from the copper panel roof up above. We were hired to install snow…
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John Briggs
on copper
29
Jun
This ranch style home in Monroe, WI was situated on the country club there, overlooking the golf course. The home underwent extensive interior remodeling, along with a new deck, roof,…
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John Briggs
on copper
29
Apr
We were given the opportunity to replace old galvanized gutters with new 6″ copper half round gutter. The system that we used to install these new copper gutters was a…
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John Briggs
on copper, Half Round
04
Aug
We recently had the opportunity to replace two runs of 6” copper half-round gutters on a home right outside of Madison in Waunakee. This was my first opportunity to watch…
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John Briggs
on copper, Half Round
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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on copper