Copper Gutter Details

The scupper spout is soldered into the copper fascia and gravel stop.

Copper gutter details.

The scupper and gravel stop flanges are nailed to the blocking. Hung copper gutters are typically supported by brass or copper brackets or hangers spaced a maximum of 30 o c. Expansion joints in copper gutters must be provided to allow for the natural expansion and contraction of copper caused by thermal changes. In general long straight runs should have joints spaced a maximum of 48 feet apart.

The drip edge of the fascia should extend over the back edge of the gutter by 1 minimum. This detail shows a scupper used in conjunction with a gutter. Most of the standard items have all the dimensions given. Hung gutters and downspouts basics.

Made custom to match any radius. Architectural cad drawings with construction details and specifications are available for virtually all of the gutter supplies roof accessories vents and copper work that rutland stocks or fabricates. A continuous lock strip is soldered to the apron at least 4 below its upper edge. Click photo for details radius gutters in copper zinc or aluminum.

Copper are alternately spaced with copper brackets at 30 o c. We can cut to any length and quantity and deliver or ship to your site. Copper braces of 32 oz. Strap hung gutter on sloping roof.

This detail illustrates an alternate method of attaching copper gutters on sloped roofs. The continuous copper apron strip is fastened to the gutter with a single lock seam and is nailed to the roof with copper nails 12 o c. We are your expert source for radius gutters we can meet your customers needs by producing a custom made radius gutter in pure copper zinc or 050 mill finished aluminum in half round or k ogee style. Expansion joints may also be required at changes in gutter width or depth at corners and at end conditions.

Many of the architectural drawings are designed for the customer to input his own dimensions in the proper form location as that item. The upper edge of the gutter apron extends at least 6 onto the roof and is folded over and held by cleats at 12 o c. Brass or copper straps used in conjunction with a gutter bead stiffening brass bar are recommended for gutter widths greater than 6 or where severe ice or snow conditions exist. Kobett metals specializes in copper gutters gutter systems parts and accessories.

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