Half round gutters offer a simple, elegant look that streamlines the edges of your home. The way your home looks from the street is a mix of many factors, but gutters are one factor that rarely get the attention and recognition they deserve for their contribution. Your roof lines are designed by the architect who builds your home, but the edges of your roof are some of the most striking visibility points. For those with peaked roofs, that is why the layout of the peaks matters so much, it creates an interesting and visible contrast to the skyline.
The opposite edges, or the bottom ones for those keeping track, is where the gutters come in. Half round gutters are a great way to smooth the transition from roof to siding. They offer a sleek look and actually use less material than a box gutter does. Best of all, with a material like copper, they are built to last.
Why are copper half round gutters so durable? It has to do with the way in which copper weathers. Almost all metals react with certain gasses in the atmosphere, and copper is no exception. The most well known form of reaction is the rusting that iron undergoes when exposed to air and water. Rust weakens iron, and makes it a poor choice for outdoor exposure. When copper weathers however, it actually forms a barrier against corrosion that makes the copper stronger than it was when it was newly smelted, giving your gutters a long lasting protection that can’t be beat.
