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…
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
06
Dec
I have yet another wacky downspout for you this week. And once again, it reminds me of something from my childhood. (I think I might miss being a kid…) Serious…
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John Briggs
on Architecture, Downspouts, Gutters
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
26
Oct
The Downspout of the Week is more of a “downspout accessory.” Decorative downspout boots offer a totally rad option for the outside of your home. You can find them in…
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John Briggs
on Downspouts
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
11
Oct
This week’s downspout isn’t a very happy one. The poor guy was living at a storage unit and sadly, he didn’t make it. He might not have been installed properly or maybe…
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John Briggs
on Downspouts
04
Oct
Guttersmiths cannot take credit for this clever work of downspout art, but I just want to say that whoever did make this is a fantastic human being. I came across this picture while poking…
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John Briggs
on Downspouts
20
Sep
Ok. Let’s talk leaf screens. Installing leaf screens can be a huge benefit to your home. Big time. The first and obvious reason is that they stop leaves and other…
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John Briggs
on leaf screens