When adding or upgrading gutters to your beautiful home, there are many factors to consider. First, you'll have choices about the type of gutters, such as the K-Style or Half-Round design, and screen or hood-style options for leaf guards. Then, there are material and color selections to make.
Since choosing a gutter system for your home is both a financial and an architectural decision, you'll likely have many questions. For example, one of our Minnesota customers' most frequent questions is why copper gutter systems are considered the best.
We have excellent drainage choices in aluminum or stainless steel that are less expensive. However, customers are drawn to copper as a popular choice because it outclasses the alternatives in curb appeal and quality.
The Beauty of Copper Gutters
Many homeowners like how copper gutters change color when exposed to the elements and begin to oxidize. They will turn from dark gold to the gorgeous, sought-after, greenish-blue or turquoise patina. The patina coating eventually develops over many years as the copper ages. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, this process actually adds a layer of protection not found on gutters made from other materials.
Always versatile and classy, copper systems complement brick, stone, wood, and stucco facades. So whether your home is traditional, modern, contemporary, European-inspired, or historical, seamless copper rain gutters will add elegance and charm to your architectural design.
The Durability of Copper Gutters
Copper gutters and downspouts are so strong that they are able to fend off the corrosion that normally can cause leaks. This durability makes them extremely reliable for handling Maple Plain's annual rain and melting snow.
Copper gutters are also exceptionally long-lasting. These heavy-duty gutters can have lifespans of between 60–90 years—if installed properly—a fact that homeowners love. It means investing in a more permanent solution with fewer maintenance and repair calls, making them truly top-of-the-line.
The Cost of Copper Gutters
In terms of price, copper is the most expensive system you can buy to manage the water drainage around your home and property. As a natural material, copper is expensive in comparison to other choices. In addition, the gutter installation process is more complicated than traditional and cheaper alternatives due to the necessary soldering and riveting.
However, homeowners in the western suburbs of the Minneapolis metro consider them a worthy investment meant to withstand the tests of Minnesota's extreme weather conditions year-round. Because of the long life cycle, you will not likely replace your copper gutter system. This is an attractive feature as long as you own your home, and an added feature if you decide to sell your property.
The Gutter Installation Specialists in Maple Plain
To add grandeur to your home's exterior while investing in the most durable water drainage system available, call us today for a free, no-obligation estimate on a copper rain gutter system: 612-834-0664. We have 20 years of experience in seamless copper gutter installation in Maple Plain, Edina, Minnetonka, Orono, Minnetrista, Wayzata, and the surrounding cities.