Copper Pole Gutter

I bid a job installing pressure treated cedar shakes and pole gutters. I figured on using lead coated copper for the gutters, the 3 other prices were figured using bright copper. The customer is unsure about the extra expense. I feel that when using pressure treated shakes you should use a coated copper because of the chemicals in the shakes making pin holes in the copper. Does anyone else see this the same way and has anyone seen something in writing on this subject. Thanks>>>

As I recall, cedar shakes when hit by rain, will provide a tannic acid. Copper is very susceptible to acid, whereas lead is not.>>>

..........that should read PERCIEVED HAZARDS of lead......we used to put down flat roofs in lead sheet day in and day out years ago.........didn't do me any harm OK jedd I'll bite , Have you looked at your Avatar????????? Maybe that finger thing sticking through your nose has nothing to do with LEAD . You can't make an argument from there that will stick. I'll admit it gives me the creeps I mean that just ain't right . Or I could be wrong back in the day I have snorted a lot of Asbestos from shingle tear offs>>>

It's also called a Yankee gutter or Philadelphia gutter. A gutter built on top of the roof using a 2X4 stood on end and covered in copper>>>

It's also called a Yankee gutter or Philadelphia gutter. A gutter built on top of the roof using a 2X4 stood on end and covered in copper>>>

Hey, what is a "pole gutter"?>>>

"I have seen different reactions using the same products but in different areas. I use copper plus now for all wood roofs treated or not. Copper plus looks like copper but has a stainless steel heart so nothing will burn through. Hope your using stainless nails with those treated shingles. Also lead coated copper is being fazed out because of the HAZARDS of lead. Take a look at freedom gray copper from revere. It is zinc coated copper and looks like lead coated.".............

..........that should read PERCIEVED HAZARDS of lead......we used to put down flat roofs in lead sheet day in and day out years ago.........did'nt do me any harm :laugh:>>>

http://rcs.si-sv2628.com/show_album_photo.asp?userid=78&AlbumID=805&file=5912&s=0 I believe it`s a chemical reaction with the cedar,this is in NJ,YOU CAN ALSO GET IT FROM ASPHALT,AND EPDM runoff from acid rain,the lead,or zinc coated is the best way to handle that Here`s a good article on causes of copper corrosion,Alot has to do with acid rain areas: http://www.professionalroofing.net/article.aspx?id=526>>>

I have seen different reactions using the same products but in different areas. I use copper plus now for all wood roofs treated or not. Copper plus looks like copper but has a stainless steel heart so nothing will burn through. Hope your using stainless nails with those treated shingles. Also lead coated copper is being fazed out because of the hazards of lead. Take a look at freedom gray copper from revere. It is zinc coated copper and looks like lead coated.>>>

The most commonly used preservatives are CCA,ACQ and CA. In each of these, the 'C' stands for copper. If the chemical composition is copper based, I don't see how it would hurt the copper gutters.>>>