[MassHistPres] azek & wood & copper gutters

[Dennis De Witt]

I can't think why anyone would assume Azek, being a form of PVC, would  
survive for more than 20 years in such a UV exposed situation.  And,  
as noted by others. PVC is already being treated as a low level  
hazardous waste in some parts of the EU.

Modern fir gutters will last if oiled and maintained.  If not, they  
won't.

For several years Brookline has allowed copper as a de facto like-kind  
replacement for wood in most cases, as long as the profile is  
consistent.  The primary argument for the copper has not been  
longevity as much as capacity.  We have seen more such replacements  
than I initially expected.

Dennis De Witt

Brookline



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On Aug 4, 2008, at 9:24 PM, George Shaw wrote:

> I have several concerns with using Azek gutters.
> Being a non-traditional material, it wouldn't be appropriate for all  
> houses.
> As far as I know it only comes in one profile and size, which  
> doesn't  follow any historic precedent.
> This fact also makes it difficult to achieve both a functional and  
> pleasing raking crown and gutter connection.
> Because of the differing expansion and contraction ratios any  
> connection with wood (as in the above case0 would be doomed to fail..
> Again improper installation would cause leaking that would affect  
> any wooden trim near the azek gutter.
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