Are you considering adding classic copper gutters to your Maple Plain home? Not only do copper gutters enhance a home's beauty, but the copper will also age and oxidize over time, taking on that appealing and stylish green patina.
When investing in copper gutters, you also need to choose copper gutter hangers. Selecting copper hangers will help provide excellent support for your gutters, enabling them to last for years while also weathering into a rich patina that complements the look of your system.
There are many kinds of copper hangers to choose from, depending on the gutter style you select and your home's roofline.
Types of Copper Gutter Hangers
Copper gutter hangers are some of the strongest and most durable hangers used with the popular K-Style and Half-Round seamless gutter systems. Some gutter hangers mount to a home's fascia, while others mount to the roof.
Fascia Mount Hangers
Fascia mount hangers, in general, are used for homes with fascia boards installed over the gutter rails. There are several varieties of fascia mount hangers:
Spike and Ferrule Hangers - This is the most outdated method of attaching hangers which involves considerable installation time. To strengthen the integrity of the gutter, a ferrule or tube was inserted into the gutter, then a spike was driven through both and into the fascia.
Hidden Hangers - The primary benefit of these popular hangers is to hide them from view. They are securely attached with a clip around the gutter, then fastened through the gutter to the fascia. Essentially the entire hanger lies out of sight within the gutter. Copper hidden hangers are the most common method used today.
Free Floating Hangers - A mounting bracket is used for this type of flexible gutter hanger. The bracket is installed onto the fascia board, then the gutter is solidly placed into the bracket. The free-floating gutter hanger is typically used when expansion and contraction from hot and cold temperatures are a problem.
Roof Mount Hangers
Roof-mounted hangers are used for homes without fascia boards or where the fascia boards can't support hangers properly.
T-bar Hangers - These gutter hangers mount directly to the shingles and roof. While this method often leaves the hangers in plain sight rather than hidden, it can be an efficient solution for securing gutters to a roofline.
Proper installation of copper gutter hangers is essential for the longevity of your system. Regardless of your roof and fascia, durable copper gutter hangers will ensure your system is firmly attached to your home and ready to handle any seasonal Minnesota rain and precipitation.
Call us today at 612-834-0664 for a free, no-obligation estimate on copper gutters installed with appropriate copper gutter hangers. We have 20 years of experience in gutter installation, maintenance, and repairs in Maple Plain, Edina, Minnetonka, Orono, Wayzata, and surrounding cities.