They are actually able to hold color longer than the genuine copper version however the appearance will look a bit less authentic.
Faux copper gutters alcoa.
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Copper penny aluminum has the look of pure copper but for a fraction of the cost.
As we said earlier real copper comes with a higher price tag with costs that can range from 12 25 per linear foot.
Furthermore the actual gutter system will be considerably less durable.
A newly installed pure copper gutter system is only shiny bright for a relatively short period of time before it goes through its evolution of different colors of patina.
Faux copper or authentic copper.
In fact real copper gutter systems can last upwards of 100 years if cared for properly.
A popular copper like gutter material is the use of light weight aluminum copper gutters.
Alcoa faux copper gutter.
With a high gloss finish that has the appearance of a shiny new copper penny copper penny paint won t age and will keep it s authentic new copper appearance for years to come.
Meanwhile faux aluminum or galvanized is 3 8 per linear foot installed.
The designer copper aluminum color mimics the next color in the copper patina process and is a rich textured dark brown copper finish.