Why Copper Instead of Galvanized Gutters?
Think “green”!
New copper gutters are made from copper that is 70% to 100%recycled.
Old copper gutters are 100% recyclable!
Longevity – Copper Gutters Last!
When water sits in a copper gutter, it does just that: sit.
Copper does not corrode easily. Copper gutters typically last 100 years, or more, which means less garbage filling our landfills.
Galvanized gutters last approximately 15 to 25 years – less, near the ocean.
They also must be painted or their life is considerably shortened.
Due to their short lifespan, you would have to replace galvanized gutters four times, before you even thought about replacing copper gutters.
When water sits in a galvanized gutter, much of what happens depends on what else is in the water; leaves? pine needles? bird droppings? salt?
Anything that has any sort of acid in it (leaves, pine needles, bird droppings) will accelerate the process of rusting, as will salt.
If you live near the ocean, you definitely need copper gutters, as galvanized gutters
just won’t last more than a few years.
No Need To Paint!
Copper gutters never need to be painted.
Can you say “Amen!”?
Graceful Aging!
Depending on the environment, copper will patina naturally and is quite beautiful.
For those who desire the look of very aged copper, it can be “aged”, quite quickly, with a chemical process that looks awesome.
THE COSTS
of having to replace gutters before the roof is replaced:
If you are putting on a long life roof (thirty years or more), some of the costs
to replace galvanized gutter, before replacing the roof, will be:
Roofing – The first two rows of the roofing material will have to be
removed and replaced.
How much will it cost?
Landscaping – All landscaping near the house will have to be
protected or replaced.
How much will it cost?
Scoffolding – if you have a multi-story home, scaffolding may need to be
erected and taken back down.
How much will it cost?
Labor – You will pay for installation, all over again.
How much will it cost?
New Gutters – You also have to pay for the new gutter.
How much will it cost?
Painting – Now, they need to be painted.
How much will it cost?
As you can see, the costs of replacing galvanized gutters can be much more than
the money saved to purchase them, rather than copper gutter.
With Copper Gutter – NO Replacement Costs – During Your Lifetime!
Quality gutters are only a small part of what Concord Sheet Metal, located
in Concord, California, fabricates. We sell European Half Round Gutters,
and accessories, and our own Patented Eclipse Millennim Gutter, and accessories.
Our ability to produce most any style of gutter puts us ahead of the pack.
Check out our website for ideas for your own home or project, or give us a call!
800-799-1900 ♦ 925-680-8723 ♦ 925-680-6569 fax
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