Solder For Copper Gutters

Whatever piece of metal you choose rivet it into place with copper rivets then solder with copper flux.

Solder for copper gutters.

Step 1 get the right equipment. Our solder comes in 1 4 lb. Weiman s metal polish will make your copper look perfect. Browse our selection order today.

Per box and can be purchased by the pound. Start with a very smooth grit. Weiman s metal polish cleaner. Perfect for removing unwanted finger prints and oxidation.

Soldering has long been the standard trade practice for joining seams in copper gutter and copper roofing applications. Guttersupply offers an a variety of soldering irons accessories to help you fix any copper or steel gutter system. To join copper pipes together it helps to add a paste called flux to the ends. The pipes can look like they re sweating.

It s very important for a strong solder joint to remove the brown patina finish and expose the raw shiny copper. Gutter clamps are a perfect fit for our gutter profile. First you will need a soldering iron. Nonetheless soldering copper gutters yourself can be a satisfying learning experience.

Alternatively you can use a joint or decorative cap on the exterior or a piece of gutter laid over the old gutter. And be sure to check out our line of soldering irons that are the contractors choice for everyday soldering. Going back and forth to the house to get the tools can be a hassle. If you decide to solder your copper gutters yourself make sure that you bring the right equipment on site.

We also carry the flux and brushes that are necessary for prepping the copper. Bars with 50 lbs. Gutter clamp securely holds two pieces of overlapped half round gutter for soldering and riveting. Cleans and polishes brass bronze and copper.

The preferred method for mending a hole in a copper gutter is to use a piece of sheet copper on the inside of the gutter. Usiffng an angle grinder fitted with a flap disk start to clean o any remaining caulk and remove all patina from the areas being soldered. One tip look for a tinning flux which has powdered solder inside.