Custom Historic Gutter

Historic preservation and restoration copperworks fabricates restores and preserves custom zinc and copper gutter systems cupolas finials towers and other architectural elements for projects throughout the world.

Custom historic gutter.

All of our architectural copper designs such as cupolas finials leader heads dormer vents and historic reproductions are fabricated to order right here in the usa. Historical leader head reproductions are very popular as are more modern designs. They are somewhat more expensive than k style gutters but they are more resistant to the detrimental effects of ice and snow and move water efficiently. Half round gutters remain available and are most commonly used in historic restoration projects and for custom building.

With perfectly fitting pieces the world gutter systemis also the easiest to install. These systems may be needed to carry water away from foundations and avoid infiltration of water into basements. We utilize techniques that have been passed down for hundreds of years along with modern methods and equipment. One of the beauties of half round gutters is that they match almost any style of architecture from historic to modern green continues.

Some buildings were clearly built with gutters and downspouts. From its utah base retro design is involved with custom homes in upscale resort areas such as sun valley and park city where copper half round gutters are favored. Gutter sizes for a half round gutter are 5 to 6 inches in width. Our designer series formed aluminum cornices are actually a system of beautifully sculptured cornice component trims gutters soffit and mouldings.

For most mid century homes you have a lot more options than the a 19th century queen anne victorian. Rain gutters also add beauty and value to your property. They fit well and look the best on traditional older brick homes. Saf perimeter systems has a solid reputation for fabricating custom entablature to match historic cornice details for churches schools and court houses to mention a few.

The place and style of gutters on historic homes and other buildings varies greatly. Half round gutters feature a semicircular trough with a cuved lip. So for each style i ll give you a sense of when it was popular so you can best pair it with your old house. They work best with round downspouts.

Our world gutter systemis the highest quality and most economical roof drainage system. Leader heads are still specified by architects and featured by builders in modern architecture for public buildings churches fine custom homes and especially upscale architecture usually pairing copper leader heads with elegant copper gutter systems. Many historic buildings use internal gutters instead of external ones.