Copper Gutters

It is important to pay attention to details when installing your copper roof. Copper gutters are the perfect way to complete that finished look. Copper gutters also look stunning and can add a hint of elegance to a traditional asphalt shingle roof.

Rain gutters add a protection to your home from water damage. They help to direct the rain water away from the foundation of your home to prevent flooding, erosion and slow leaks into the basement or crawl spaces. They can also provide a way to store rain water for future use. Rain gutters are made from many different materials including iron, lead, zinc, galvanized steel, concrete, vinyl and other plastics, wood, stone and copper.

Copper is an excellent choice for rain gutters because of its long life. Copper rain gutters have been known to last up to one hundred years with little maintenance. While vinyl and some less expensive metals tend to degrade at a faster rate, a copper gutter may very well out last the already long life of your copper roof.

Another benefit to using copper for your rain gutters is the patina that will naturally come. Copper is loved for the greenish patina that naturally occurs. It is a sign of refinement and elegance. The patina is not a sign of decay, rather just a natural evolution and in no way weakens the integrity of the copper. Some gutters can be purchased with the patina already present; there are also chemicals that can speed the patina process on your gutters. If, however, you are not a big fan of copper patina, there are treatments that can slow down the development of the patina.