Copper Gutter Thickness

Copper s long life comes from its resistance to corrosion which deteriorates other metals.

Copper gutter thickness.

Copper gutters typically last 60 to 100 years with proper maintenance this means that they might cost more initially but have the lowest lifespan cost of any gutter system. Click here to download a pdf version of the gauge and weight chart for sheet metal. 0 027 or 0 032 for seamless gutters and any other thickness for custom gutters. Click here for more.

Gutter quality copper gutters are fabricated from 16 to 20 ounce copper. Sheet metal measuring tools. Typical sheet sizes are 36 x 120 and 48 x 120. Freedom gray zinc tin coated copper is offered in 16 oz and 20 oz.

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. It is offered in 16 oz and 20 oz. Zinc is offered in 0 7 mm and 0 8 mm with a raw finish. Copper is the most popular metal for k gutters along with aluminum.

Lead coated copper is offered in 16 oz and 20 oz. Because 20 ounce copper is 25 thicker it requires 25 more copper to make. Copper is typically used for gutters downspouts countertops hoods deco tops and standing seam roofs it also comes in perforated sheets and pre textured hammered sheets. We stock copper in 16 oz 20 oz 32 oz and 48 oz.

Copper coils are available in 11 75 for forming 5 k style gutters and 15 widths for forming 6 k style gutters in both 16 oz. Galvalume plus is offered in 24 gauge.