Considering using larch wood as gutters and brass chains as downspouts. Does anyone have experience? Are the materials okay? Is there anything better? Where can you find thick brass chains?
I know a building antiquarian who is renovating a 19th-century cottage. For gutters, he uses larch which he paints/treats/soaks/impregnates with warm Hälsingetjära in several rounds. First all the loose pieces, then assembly, and then a new round of tar, etc. It is supposed to last for a few years.
Check with the kättingmäster about the brass chain they might have, if not, they might know where you can get such http://www.bemascandinavia.se/
I personally used galvanized ones from biltema.
I personally used galvanized ones from biltema.