French Zinc Guttering

Zinc and copper are both 100 recyclable materials and they are very adaptable guttering and roofing materials.

French zinc guttering.

This allows you to match your gutter color to your home s exterior paint scheme. Light weight yet strong and highly adaptable to a wide range of uses zinc guttering is a versatile option for architects and property developers throughout the uk. Zinc guttering is ideal where you require a paint free finish making this type of guttering an ideal low maintenance system for your property. In our part of france traditional guttering and downpipes are made of zinc braised together with a generous dose of solder so i expected that.

The patina that forms due to prolonged exposure to carbon dioxide and moisture helps protect the metal against corrosion and rust. 6 dec 2005 messages. Bill burnett and kevin burnett. Gutters image development thickness length natural.

Zinc is highly corrosion resistant too making it perfect for exposed locations with this type of guttering set to continue to look great for many years to come. Rheinzink the trademark for quality in roof drainage. After years of searching for a truly clog free gutter that would protect roofs and reduced on going maintenance jerry and jesse french decided to invent one. All manufactured parts are made of the same high quality material made of prepatina blue grey and prepatina graphite grey.

Zinc guttering in france. Half round standard gutter 3mm p. Davidhawkings 6 dec 2007 1. The rheinzink half round gutters complement zinc roofing.

Does anyone out there know the techniques of installing zinc guttering soldering brazing or what. Choose from a range of downpipes brackets joints and hopper heads in a range of styles and sizes to suit your home and don t forget to give our team of experts a call on 01752 692 760 if you have any questions or queries about which product is best for you. The design and extensive assortment of components and accessories make the rheinzink gutter system adaptable to virtually any roof configuration. Published 4 00 am pst wednesday january 26 2011 q while raking up leaves and pulling weeds i came across some long.

Discussion in roofing and guttering started by davidhawkings 6 dec 2007. A unique trait of copper is that the material s properties itself slightly disinfect water that runs through it and it also acts as a mild algaecide removing the opportunity for most moss and lichen to grow. French drain versus gutter pros and cons. With proper care zinc gutters last at least 40 years and 80 is more common.

Half round or box shaped rheinzink manufactures over 300 parts and accessories to go with them. Although mainly known for the matte blue gray color most zinc gutter manufacturers offer multiple color options. The case of gutters is chosen because zinc gutters consume a considerable part.