Installation Tips and Tricks

Posted by admin in Installation Tips and Tricks
at 6:49 pm on Thursday, 22 March 2007

A forum to discuss how to install COPPERLAB.COM vents, drains, scuppers, mailboxes, flashings, and more!  Also feel free to discuss any other installation tips and tricks that are related to the installation of these items.

Comments(7)

    Comment by admin at 7:04 pm on 22 March 2007 at

    Always be certain that aluminum, iron, and other metals that cuase electrolysis do not touch your copper accessories. When copper touches metals such as aluminum electrolysis occurs and corrodes both metals.

    Just a note: Copper and stainless steel react well together.

    Comment by admin at 6:33 pm on 24 March 2007 at

    A customer asked me today:
    Does copper react well with concrete?

    The answer is yes. Copper has no negative reaction with concrete.

    Comment by admin at 9:43 am on 25 April 2007 at

    What is the difference between http://store.copperlab.com surface and stucco jmold designs?

    SURFACE MOUNT: Is for mounting or dryer exhaust vent, louver vent, or foundation vent to a surface such as brick or stone. The surface mount will have a copper frame that will rest up against the brick or stone. On a surface mount this is where you make your seal.

    JMOLD MOUNT: This is either for stucco application or for new construction in which the siding of your building isn’t already on. With the JMOLD the flashing goes underneath your siding material. Some people prefer to use this application on new construction although it is not necessary.

    Comment by Mike at 6:07 pm on 14 October 2007 at

    I’m installing an outside vent for my kitchen blower. The connection needs to be 8 inches. For a surface mounted vent, what do I use as a sealer against the brick. Is that the only thing needed to secure the vent?

    Thanks,

    Mike

    Also, so you provide the stainless steel extension? Do

    Comment by admin at 12:07 pm on 16 October 2007 at

    Mike, You want to use something like “liquid nails” to attach the flashing to your siding.

    Comment by Matt Sharpee at 12:41 pm on 18 January 2008 at

    I just purchased a copper soffit vent and will be attaching I think aluminum flexible duct for a bathroom fan. I just read where copper and aluminum react poorly together. Do you have any suggestions for installation?

    Comment by admin at 3:20 pm on 18 January 2008 at

    Matt, All you have to do is primer the copper so that the metals don’t touch. You can purchase any kind of spray primer, it should do the trick.

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