Old Fashioned Gutters

At k m sheet metal and gutter supply we proudly offer standard profiles and colors at 10 and 20 lengths.

Old fashioned gutters.

Watch us on the this old house episode 3623 entitled a mason steps up featuring the detroit project. Old gutter style updated for today s market by mark ward sr. Double bead half round gutters the old fashioned way to make half round gutters with the curled bead in the front and back side of the gutter. K style gutters were invented in the mid 1940s and soon after became the predominate style.

Seams should be soldered. Old world gutters was founded in 1997 we remain a family run company specializing in the installation of half round copper gutters. 16 18 and 20 ounces. Our old world style gutter system allows you to restore enhance and preserve your home in harmony with its original design.

Available in seamless or sections and in three weights. About 11 to 18 per foot. Unlike the k style gutter half round gutters have a round shape that helps the water drain out as opposed to staying in the flat bottom of the gutter. Most of our gutters are offered in 24 gauge colored galvanized steel 24 gauge kynar colored steel 0 032 kynar aluminum colors 0 027 regular standard aluminum colors copper.

And for those who want the beauty and historical sensitivity of wood gutters without the inevitable decay and joint deterioration of wood we offer hand made fiberglass. Classic gutter systems now offers roof mount classic bar and scroll bar brackets. K style gutters 1950s present k style gutters. Half round gutters 1900s 1960s cast iron 1820s 1870s wood gutters 1600s 1910s.

Whether building a new home or restoring a classic we are confident that you have never encountered a half round gutter system so elegant durable and user friendly. There are 2 types of half round gutters. The front bead curls out a manual process while the back of the gutter features an open hem. Eurogutterusa copper gutters zinc gutters downspouts and hangers ornametals is the only u s.

We also offer half round k style custom made and special order gutters in aluminum and galvalume. Half rounds are generating full profits for gutter installers who install the products on upscale homes. From the standard common k style gutter to half round gutters in both traditional european bead and reverse bead to custom box gutters ogee gutters brownstone gutters and any other feasible profile. If you prefer gray gutters that don t leave green stains select lead coated or tin zinc plated copper.

Classic gutter systems llc has participated as a contributor with our beautiful half round gutters and downspout system supporting the renovation of the 1939 brick home. This gutter is commonly sold in copper or zinc. Our gutters feature the traditional forward bead which together with proper installation provides better protection for the fascia. Oxidizes to a matte brown in a matter of months blue green over decades.

Now half round gutters also are coming into their own as a seamless aluminum alternative for moderately priced residences. Half round rain gutters add a touch of class and style and are the preferred gutter profile for traditional and historic applications.