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What gauge copper can best be worked within a standard Aluminum siding brake? Our attempt is the fabrication of copper dripedge. So far the copper flashing provided by our local building supplier does not work like traditional trim coil. The first material was too soft for bending sharp angles yet very hard to score and cut. Our second material neither cut nor bent readily. Any suggestions? Also, metal is guaged like wire correct? The lower the number, the thicker the guage. Ex. 16 is heavier than 20..correct? Please respond to [email protected]
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ss.. there is hard and soft.. 16oz is standard...
any good break should do it....copper doesn't take to scoring like aluminum.. best to cut it with snips or shears...
there , that's about the sum of my knowledge.. u want more i'll ask barry tomorrow..
*Mike , good thing I didn't know that about scoring copper when I did my flashing. I made two or three passes with the utility knife and bent it like al. worked great. It is a little rougher on the blade than aluminum. Don
*Copper is sold by onces per square foot rather than gauge. 20 oz. copper is heavier than 16 oz. copper. 20 oz. is a little heavey for a portable brake. In my area 16 oz. copper is the standard for flashing and most other roofing applications. It sounds like you are using roll copper. Sheet copper (which is harder) will score and break better. It will also hold a crisper bend.