How well do you know your copper gutters? Perhaps you might be thinking about purchasing copper gutters, but are concerned over a few common myths and misconceptions about the material. We’ve all had our hearts set on something before, but after doing some light research or hearing a few opinions we wrestle with doubt and […]
Presented by the Copper Development Association, Ornametals is the recipient of the 2014 North American Copper in Architecture Award for its work on the restoration of the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka Kansas. The work included the replacement of the copper dome and copper roof. An excerpt from CDA’s website: “The Kansas Statehouse’s patented copper dome, […]
BC 27- 14AD: The Romans empire begins to flourish. It’s architectural influence spreads across Asia and Europe. 47AD: Roman gutters begin to be installed in Britain. 1066: The Norman invasion caused a monumental rebuilding of English architecture. Major public buildings began to have stone roofs and parapets, which required gutters and gargoyles to displace rainwater. […]