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Replacing copper gutter under slate
Mike wrote:
I need to replace a copper gutter on my house that is secured to the roof by an integral flange that runs under the first row of slate. I don't want to disturb the slate if I can avoid it, and plan to support the new gutter with fascia-mounted brackets. Would it be acceptable to cut off the old gutter along its base at the rear so that the flange beneath the slate plus the several inches of metal left from the old gutter would remain to serve as flashing for the new gutter? Mike why do you need to replace the gutter? i wish i had it. i would try to get someone to fix it unless it is a total loss. |
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Replacing copper gutter under slate
Mike wrote:
I need to replace a copper gutter on my house that is secured to the roof by an integral flange that runs under the first row of slate. I don't want to disturb the slate if I can avoid it, and plan to support the new gutter with fascia-mounted brackets. Would it be acceptable to cut off the old gutter along its base at the rear so that the flange beneath the slate plus the several inches of metal left from the old gutter would remain to serve as flashing for the new gutter? Mike .... and tuck the new gutter up underneath? It's not only possible, it's about the only sensible approach. Around here, it's a rather standard procedure called a "shear-off". I've done this over my garage, and it worked out fine. I absolutely did not want to mess with the slate. |
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Replacing copper gutter under slate
"Robert A. Barr" wrote:
Mike wrote: I need to replace a copper gutter on my house that is secured to the roof by an integral flange that runs under the first row of slate. I don't want to disturb the slate if I can avoid it, and plan to support the new gutter with fascia-mounted brackets. Would it be acceptable to cut off the old gutter along its base at the rear so that the flange beneath the slate plus the several inches of metal left from the old gutter would remain to serve as flashing for the new gutter? Mike ... and tuck the new gutter up underneath? It's not only possible, it's about the only sensible approach. Around here, it's a rather standard procedure called a "shear-off". I've done this over my garage, and it worked out fine. I absolutely did not want to mess with the slate. don't blame you about the slate. wish i had that too. |
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