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Custom Copper Leader Head

greg@gsbcompanies.com (Greg Bublitz) — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:33:00 GMT

A recent job that My Sheet Metal Guy handled was the fabrication of a unique copper leader head. The client wanted 4 of these leader heads fabricated out of 16 oz. copper, circular in shape...

Copper Gutter and Downspout Fabrication

greg@gsbcompanies.com (Greg Bublitz) — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:35:00 GMT

Just recently, we provided these gutters and downspouts, made of 16. oz copper, as well as provided a custom flashing system, to be installed for a homeowner. Take a look to see what the full picture looks like, and learn more about the benefits of copper gutters.

New Textured Prefinished Sheet Metal

() — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 17:32:00 GMT

TEXTUR3D Pre-finished Steel is Here! Tired of the old shiny painted steel look for your standing seam roofs? What if your roof flashings - valleys, wall aprons, etc. - blended in better with the shingles? Want a valley flashing that stands up...

Why Does Copper Turn Green?

() — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:53:00 GMT

One of the most popular questions regarding copper roofing is, “Why does copper turn green?” The answer often shocks the person asking the question. The plain, simple truth of the matter is – copper turns green due to corrosion...

How to Properly Clean and Maintain Your Copper Roof and Guttering

() — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:54:00 GMT

I was just reading online tonight and I have to admit that I was shocked and a bit taken aback when I came across a question from a homeowner who owned a copper roof. The question was, “I have a copper roof that is turning green, can I paint ...

How Finding a Sheet Metal Fabrication Specialist Works to Your Advantage when Customizing Your Home

() — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:55:00 GMT

Sheet metal fabrication takes a lot of skill and experience to perfect. One wrong move while working with sheet metal and you can cause serious injury or destroy the piece of metal with which you’re working. Finding a sheet metal fabrication...

Custom Homes Deserve Custom Guttering and Downspouts

() — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:55:00 GMT

Your custom designed and custom built home deserves better than home improvement store guttering and downspouts. The ability to build a custom home is a dream all Americans have. Once we achieve that dream, our goal becomes home maintenance and...

Copper Roofing Makes a Bold Statement

() — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 17:56:00 GMT

Copper has been used as a building material for centuries. Some of the most impressive architectural designs in the world have copper roofs or copper accent pieces. Copper is a very versatile metal that may be bent and shaped into nearly any shape...

Avoid Ice Dams Next Year with These Amazing Ideas

() — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 17:56:00 GMT

People who live in temperate climates just don’t understand how a harsh winter storm can create ice dams that can tear your roof to bits if it gets heavy enough. Ice dams form when melting snow refreezes on or near the edge of your roof or...

Protect Your Custom Copper Guttering with Gutter Screens

() — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:57:00 GMT

The purpose of guttering and downspouts is to make water flow away from your home and landscaping to protect them from dirt and erosion. They cannot perform their job correctly when dirt, leaves, and other debris are allowed to clog them. Gutter...

Choose Custom Sheet Metal Guttering and Flashing for a Stunning Finish

() — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:57:00 GMT

Every homeowner dreams of the time that they will build a custom home and truly customize every aspect. Custom sheet metal guttering and flashing adds a very unique appeal to any style of home. Copper is quite possibly the most perfect metal to make...

Choosing Custom Copper Gutters and Flashing – What You Need to Know

() — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:58:00 GMT

Every home needs a guttering and downspout system to properly drain water. A home takes far too much abuse from water if it is not drained away. The sheer number of gutter and downspout options available on today’s market is amazing. Today...

5 Reasons to Choose Copper Guttering

() — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:58:00 GMT

Guttering is one of the necessary evils of homeownership. Shopping around for guttering isn’t exactly the most exciting part of building a new home or performing mandatory home improvement projects. I’m writing this today to show you a...

Beware of Shoddy Workmanship! An Experience from Wauwatosa, WI

() — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:59:00 GMT

Bad Workmanship Is Not Hard To SpotPoor Sheet Metal Workmanship in Wauwatosa, WI I was driving through Wauwatosa, WI the other day on the way back to the office from a meeting with a potential customer when it hit me. The glare was bad enough, but...

Copper Project In Ixonia, WI – Copper gutters and copper roofing

() — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:59:00 GMT

The T.R. Copper roofing and Copper gutter project in Ixonia, WI My Sheet Metal Guy was invited to look at a project in Ixonia, WI that initially involved installing new copper flashing on three bay window roofs and a small amount of copper flashing...

Poor Chimney Flashing by “Professional” Roofing Contractor In Brookfield WI

() — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Poor workmanship on Brookfield, WI chimney flashing! We recently visit a Brookfield, WI residence in the Le Chateau subdivision. We had worked on several homes in the area. This homeowner had actually stopped at a jobsite we were working on right...

Poor Wall Flashing Details at Brookfield WI Residence

() — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 18:01:00 GMT

Roofing/Siding contractor fails to replace flashing! Earlier we posted the article on the poor chimney flashing done by this contractor on a home in Brookfield, WI. It is important to note that the contractor hired to do this work did both phases...

Chimney Flashing Repair in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

() — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:03:00 GMT

Chimney Leak in Oconomowoc, WI Requires A Long Term Fix After trying the standard contractor ‘fix’ (which is to apply caulk or tar), this Oconomowoc, WI homeowner sought out a permanent fix. My Sheet Metal Guy was contacted to provide an...

Another Example of Bad Workmanship on a Wisconsin Roof

() — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:04:00 GMT

Sometimes bad workmanship is easy to spot, sometimes its not so easy! We recently received some pics from a roofing contractor located in Wales, WI – Lefever Roofing. They regularly purchase our high quality roof flashings for installation on...

Premature roof failure with painted valley flashing

() — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 18:04:00 GMT

Standard roofing supplier flashings fail prematurely! A recent visit to a country club in Watertown, Wisconsin revealed a problem with the valley flashing. The Roof Valley Flashing used on the roof had the paint finish failing. It was the standard...