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The Brothers provide Johnson City with a range of gutter styles and colors including copper gutters
Adding a copper gutter to your residence can significantly enhance its overall visual appeal! These gutters possess a stunning metallic hue resembling gold, but over time, they develop a patina that transforms them into a captivating dark brown or green color. This patina contributes to an antique or vintage aesthetic, adding a touch of charm and character to your home. Moreover, opting for copper gutters can serve as an excellent means to highlight or complement the existing features of your house while potentially increasing its market value.
Are Copper Gutters Right for Your Home?
While copper gutters boast undeniable beauty, it’s important to consider whether they are the right choice for your specific home. Typically, historic and high-end homes tend to benefit the most from the addition of copper gutters. Additionally, houses adorned with materials such as brick, stone, stucco, wood, or slate serve as ideal backgrounds that harmonize exceptionally well with a copper gutter system. To provide you with a better understanding of the remarkable results we have achieved, please refer to the images presented below and to the right, showcasing some of our outstanding copper gutter installations.
What causes copper gutters to develop a patina?
The change in color of a copper gutter system occurs due to the formation of a patina when copper is exposed to the elements. This process involves the interaction of copper with carbon dioxide, oxygen, moisture, and pollutants present in the atmosphere. When moisture and oxygen come into contact with copper, a chemical reaction takes place, resulting in oxidation of these elements. Over time, this oxidation leads to the copper acquiring a tarnished and darker appearance. As the years go by, the tarnish progresses into a brown or black hue. The patina serves as a protective layer, preventing further corrosion and safeguarding the copper against rust.
Durability And Style
Copper gutters not only provide an appealing appearance but also exhibit exceptional durability, making them highly resistant to various weather conditions. This durability translates into a reduced likelihood of structural weakness. When properly maintained, copper gutters can endure for an impressive span of approximately 50 to 150 years, surpassing the longevity of any other gutter material currently available in the market. In comparison, most other materials typically last around 10 to 30 years.
These gutter systems offer a range of styles and options to choose from, including the classic half-round gutter system or the more traditional seamless ‘k-style’ gutter system. The decision between half-round gutters and k-style gutters depends on various factors and customer preferences. Furthermore, these systems come in different sizes, such as 5-inch, 6-inch, or even larger options.
In addition to the standard options, we also provide gutter installations on a radius fascia, as demonstrated in the accompanying video on the right. It’s worth noting that radius gutter installation is considered the most challenging type and is not offered by the majority of gutter companies.
If you’re uncertain about the type of gutters that best suit your needs, there’s no need to worry! During the consultation and estimation phase of the project, we carefully consider all relevant factors, including budget, functionality, and aesthetics. We collaborate with you to determine the most suitable style and materials that will complement your home.
Contact us today to get a free quote on copper gutters for your home
We offer a wide array of additional options and upgrades to further enhance your gutter system, such as rain chains, ornamental conductor heads, embossed gutters, rain barrels, custom rain barrels, seamless gutters, gutter guards, and much more. These choices allow for customization and personalization based on your specific preferences and requirements.