Your
home needs a great gutter system to make sure rain is properly moving
from your roof down the downspouts and onto the ground. However, there are many
aspects to consider when choosing gutters and valleys for your house, including
what material to choose. If you've been considering adding copper gutters and
valleys, it's important to understand the benefits.
Beautiful Curb Appeal
Copper
is known for its sophisticated aesthetic that it can add to homes. The coating
can change over time due to oxidation so the coating will change from a
more gray color to a more tawny brown color. This change in the gutter's
coating can take up to six years and is very sought after. Your curb appeal and home value will increase with the addition of copper gutters.
Long Lifespan
While
copper gutters are expensive to purchase and install, they are a sound
investment. On average, copper gutters can last up to 50 years. In some cases, the copper gutters can last 70 to 90 years with proper maintenance.
Eco-Friendly and Sturdy
Copper
is a fully sustainable metal that is naturally produced with a long lifespan.
You can also use recycled copper for your gutters, making them very eco-friendly.
Since
copper has a low thermal coefficient for expansion, copper gutters can be
installed without expansion joints. The lack of expansion for copper gutters
means they are not susceptible to cracking or buckling, which can happen to
aluminum gutters. If the copper gutters are installed properly, you also won't
have to worry about the gutters sagging or coming apart.
Durability and Low Maintenance
Although
copper oxidizes, it is resistant to corrosion. Copper is also a fungicide and
algaecide to prevent fungus growth. Due to the lack of corrosion and fungus
growth, copper gutters do not need to be cleared as often as aluminum gutters
do. It also has a long life so you do not have to worry about replacing your
gutters anytime soon. The patina coating adds to the durability against heat
and is made to withstand contact with other materials.
The
only maintenance you have to worry about with gutters is removing leaves and
other debris to make sure they are not too heavy for your house. However,
copper gutters are very strong so it would take an immense amount of weight for
the gutters to be damaged.
If
you're interested in adding copper gutters and valleys, schedule a free video inspection with ARAC Roof It Forward.
Our team can give you an estimate of installation costs. Our goal is to provide
high-quality roofing solutions. Schedule your free
video inspection with us today to get your quote today.
