What are copper gutters?

Copper gutters are rain gutters which have been constructed from copper, a metal which has a very distinctive appearance when it is new. Over time, untreated copper gutters will acquire a patina, slowly turning gray to greenish. The use of copper gutters is ancient, with evidence of copper roofing and gutters dating back thousands of years, and copper continues to be a very popular material for gutters. The main disadvantage of copper is that it tends to be higher in price than other gutter materials, but it also increases the value of a structure. Gutters are critical to the maintenance of a structure. They trap the rainwater which rolls off the roof, using downspouts to divert the water away from the sides of the building. Without gutters, a structure can be prone to water damage, and wet weather can be very unpleasant, as water will spill over the doors and windows. Gutters can be made from plastic, wood, and a variety of metals, not just copper, and they should also be regularly ...  more