Copper Gutters and valley flashing - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Gregg Austensen · Lead Tech Certified

Copper Gutters and valley flashing

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Rinse, rinse, rinse and if all possible COVER. Use Bleach Wash to neutralize and buffer the residual SH during and after.

AC

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Just looked at the pix. The bottom metal isnt copper. Its alum that is powder coated to look like aged copper. The top cupolo is likely copper but so badly stained it needs cleaned. When done you can use aluminul brightener to make the copper bright penny again. Rub it out with a rag and then spray a clear coat over it. Use to do this all the time. Call me if you need help.

AC

Matt Lancaster · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

Think I got the pics to work. Not the place to play around!

-- Edited by Matt L on Tuesday 4th of September 2012 11:01:14 PM

Matt Lancaster · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

What can I use to clean the exterior of copper gutters? This customer does not want them to look new just clean there is some streaking occurring. The interior is not a problem and the copper roofs will get protected I’m just looking for what to use on the outside I have F13 and Gutter zap but this isn’t a place to experiment any advice would be great I’m doing this job in about 3 weeks. I cannot get the pics to upload furious

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

heres idea, get a piece of copper pipe and expiriment

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Likely not real copper. Though even so the copper is already patenia'd and if you keep it wet it cant get any browner. Just be careful and start SMALL.

AC