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
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
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
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
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
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
10
Jan
First of all I need to apologize for leaving everyone hangin! I haven’t given you a downspout of the week since LAST YEAR! 😮 Ok, bad joke. But hey, I hope…
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John Briggs
on Architecture, 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
29
Nov
I love seeing people getting all artsy in ways you wouldn’t expect to see. This creatively crafted tea pot downspout flowing into a tea cup is one of the coolest…
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John Briggs
on Downspouts
15
Nov
Our downspout of the week comes with a little history lesson. Yay for learning! The University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium, also known as “The Red Gym,” is located on…
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John Briggs
on Downspouts, Historic Preservation, Local