Aged Copper Gutters

This popular low cost metal won t rust and comes in an array of colors including ones that resemble aged copper and zinc.

Aged copper gutters.

Copper and zinc gutters can survive 60 years with minimum maintenance and well past 100 years if installed and inspected properly. Yes copper gutters turn green as they oxidize giving them their distinctive patina. Copper gutters and downspouts get an elegant blue green patina as they age thanks to the magic of oxidation. You will never have to paint them.

Because 20 ounce copper is 25 thicker it requires 25 more copper to make. Copper gutters will transform from their warm metallic shine to a soft matte green. At the minimum you should choose 16 ounce copper gutters but depending on the weather and rainfall in your location 20 ounce copper may be a better choice. How long does it take copper gutters to oxidize.

Available in seamless or in sections held together with rivets or screws and sealed with caulk. Rather than corroding copper builds a patina on its surface which protects it from the watery destruction that befalls other metals. If you know how to age copper artificially however you can achieve the same effect much more quickly almost overnight. Gutter quality copper gutters are fabricated from 16 to 20 ounce copper.