Leaderhead overview
Our
Leaderheads, AKA collection boxes, scuppers or leader boxes, are usually formed
from 16 ounce copper or bondorized steel. Copper leaderheads are soldered whereas
steel leaderheads are spot welded and sealed with liquid solder. These may be
painted to match a aluminum gutter system. Select styles are offered in heavier
gages with exclusive finish work. These higher end leaderheads are made from
24 or 32 ounce copper, they are overlapped at the seams, riveted and soldered.
The solder is then sanded flush and the whole piece is copper plated to hide
the solder. This method was perfected by The Copperworks of Don Miller, and
is offered mainly for his shapes of leaderheads. Copperworks style leaderheads
are designated by a name and two prices; the lower prices is for standard construction,
and the higher price is for Copperworks style construction. All other shapes
of leaderheads we offer are designated by a number and where possible, a color
photo is included.
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This
item helps the gutters drain more effectively by creating a vacuum. Though primarily
used for ornamentation, these do serve a purpose.
Options;
Add to any leaderhead the following options;
Internal Bracket $15.00[ to secure downspout inside of leaderhead ]
Internal Brass Screen $8.00
Pre-punched mounting holes $5.00
Lid $20.00
or choose all options @ 40.00 extra per unit.
"FINISH"
We difine finish work on leaderheads as;
A; heaviest sheet materials
B; strongest silver solder sweated through seams fully
C. solder ground flush and sanded
D. Industrial bath electroplating of entire unit to hide solder
E. All options listed to left
