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Need gutter installation for your new home construction? During the wet season, gutters help to prevent water damage to houses and other buildings by directing roof runoff (the rainwater that drains off the surface of a roof) away from the foundation of the building. If your home is located in a climate zone that sees a lot of rain during the year, installing a gutter system is essential to avoid flooding issues in the home and maintaining the building's structural integrity.

But exactly which type of gutters is right for your home? Residential gutter systems come in many shapes and sizes to match the requirements of different homes. While some gutter types are more suitable for certain applications than others, no particular type of gutters is suitable for everyone.

If you're considering copper gutters for your home, keep reading to know the various reasons they can be a good choice for you.

They Are Highly Durable

If you're looking to install high-performance rain gutters that can last for a long time, you can never go wrong with copper.

Copper is an incredibly strong and durable material that holds up well against daily weather inclemencies. It does not splinter, warp, rot, or suffer insect damage like wood since it is an inorganic material.

What's more, it does not rust like steel due to its relatively low iron content. These qualities make copper gutters highly resistant to weather damage, especially in regions that receive a lot of rain all year long.

They Are A Low-Maintenance Option

Copper's high resistance to external elements makes it a low-maintenance choice of gutters for many homeowners. Copper gutters don't need to be stained, oiled, or repainted from time to time to prevent damage by the elements. 

As homeowners with wood or steel gutters worry about their decomposing and rusting gutters respectively, your copper gutters will form a patina coating (surface coating) that not only adds to their beauty but also further protects the underlying copper from the elements.

As a result, copper gutters can save you time and money on the labor required to keep your residential gutters intact and looking their best throughout the year. 

Although copper gutters are on the pricey side, their high upfront cost shouldn't be the only thing you consider when making a purchase decision. This is because these gutters tend to pay for themselves over the long term. To learn more about copper gutter installation, contact a gutter professional that serves your local area.