Leader Heads | Conductor Heads | Scupper Boxes | Conductor Boxes
K&M Sheet Metal can make and match just about any conductor head. From simple, cost effective to more intricate models.
Leader Heads in Aluminum, Copper, Freedom Gray, Lead Coated Copper, Steel, Bonderized (Pain Grip), Galvanized, Zinc, Stainless Steel and Galvalume Plus.
Conductor heads (Leader heads - sometimes also referred to as scupper boxes or collector boxes) are items attached to the very top of downspouts (conductor/leaders), hence the names. Used for both aesthetics and functionality, helping to hold and steer excess water away from a gutter, scupper or valley for example.
K&M Sheet Metal can make and match just about any conductor head in a
variety of metals. Although the most popular conductor heads are made and
sold in copper, our standard available metals also include Aluminum, Kynar
Aluminum, Kynar Galvalume (Steel) as well as others such as Stainless Steel, Lead Coated Copper and Freedom Gray.
Along with offering historic reproductions we also have a large selection of conductor heads for you to choose from to fit your project's needs and budget.
All of our Conductor Heads are handmade here in the USA by our skilled craftsmen.
Our Conductor heads enhance the beauty and architectural style of a building. They are traditionally installed under the soffit to let air into the line which then prevents excess noise (gurgling) and helps stop vacuum lock. They are also used for through wall scuppers, roof drains and under valleys where there is a large amount of water that could overshoot or backup standard gutters.
K&M also offers inside and outside corner conductor heads.
All Conductor heads may also be available in other materials for custom orders. Please contact us for more information.
Don’t see something you like? Have a conductor head design you saw somewhere
or have an old one you need replicated? Please contact us. We can most
likely replicate the design and usually give you a far better price than
that of any of our competitors.
Just email us photos, drawings, material specs and K&M will let you know if it's something we can help you with.
Economy Conductor Heads
When you need functionality that does not break the bank. These items are usually a much cheaper yet cost effective option. Our most popular Economy Leader Head is the Federal Style Conductor Head.
Traditional Conductor Heads
The traditional models are beautiful established models in the roofing and gutter industry. These items offer a more intricate look at a very reasonable price. Our most popular traditional conductor head is the Excalibur.
Premium Conductor Heads
The premium models are for those who want the very best look at an affordable price. Our leader heads are made to order with attention to detail. Our most popular premium leader head model is the Churchill.
Corner Conductor Heads
K&M produces different styles of standard inside corner conductor heads and outside corner leader heads. We can also manufacture some of our other standard models as well as a totally customized one.
Commercial, Industrial & Residential Leader Heads
K&M manufactures all conductor heads to order. We have models to fit residences, as well as warehouses, and commercial buildings.
We are the nation’s leader manufacturer and supplier of leader heads. Some of our conductor heads are in stock while others are quickly made to order and normally shipped to all US states within a week or two.
Submittals & Downloads
PDF - The Economy Basic Small Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Basic Small Inside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Basic Small Square Inside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Bedford Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Bedford Small Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Brookstone Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Brookstone Inside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Centurion Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Chatham Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Commercial Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Santa Monica Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Federal Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Federal Inside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Federal Outside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Federal Large Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Industrial Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Residential Conductor Head
PDF - The Economy Standard Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Contemporary Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Excalibur Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Excalibur Inside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Excalibur Outside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Koeleveld Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Ornamental Philadelphia Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Ornamental Philadelphia Inside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Regal Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Regal Inside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Regal Outside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Regal Large Conductor Head
PDF - The Traditional Royal Conductor Head
PDF - The Premium Bodhi Conductor Head
PDF - The Premium Budha Conductor Head
PDF - The Premium Chancellor Conductor Head
PDF - The Premium Chancellor Square Conductor Head
PDF - The Premium Churchill Conductor Head
PDF - The Premium Churchill Aluminum Conductor Head
PDF - The Premium Churchill Inside Corner Conductor Head
PDF - The Premium Diamond Conductor Head
PDF - The Premium Emperor Leader Head
Color and Material Options
0.027" Aluminum Conductor Heads and Leader Heads Color Options
Black
Dark Bronze
Musket Brown
Royal Brown
Almond
Linen
Low Gloss White
High Gloss White
Pac Clad Standard 0.032" Kynar Aluminum and 24 Gauge Galvalume Steel Common Conductor Head Color Options
Black
Matte Black
Charcoal
Dark Bronze
Medium Bronze
Copper Penny
Almond
Bone White
Common Material Options for Leader Heads
Copper
Pre Patina Copper
Freedom Gray
Galvalume Plus
Lead Coated Copper
Stainless Steel
Zinc
Other colors, materials and thickness may be available upon request. Colors displayed for reference only.
Please click here for a full selection of colors and materials offered.
FAQs
What is the best material for a conductor head?
That would be application specific, however, materials that can be soldered result in a cleaner looking (no rivets), longer lasting leader head, without the need of sealant. Those materials are: copper, lead coated copper, stainless steel, freedom gray and zinc.
Why the names "leader head", "conductor head", "conductor box" and "scupper box"?
A downspout is also known as a "leader" or a "conductor". Since the leader head is mounted on top of the downspout, it looks like a head, hence the name.
The term "scupper box" comes from the fact that in flat or flatter roofs, a through wall scupper may be present, which shoots the water away from a roofing structure.
Typically, a "scupper box" is placed in front of the through walls cupper outlet, giving it its name.
Why are some models not available in aluminum, galvalume plus and steel?
Due to the intricacy, some profiles have to be manufactured in several parts. Attaching those with rivets may result in too many visible rivets for some profiles, and we choose not to offer those.
What is the aluminum and steel offered?
We offer high quality pre painted Kynar coated material from Pac Clad, for our Aluminum and Galvalume (steel) offering as well as standard 0.027" gutter coil material.
Why are aluminum, steel and galvalume plus conductor heads riveted?
We do not weld, however, Aluminum and Steel are pre painted materials, which could not be welded or soldered without damaging the finish. Same for Galvalume Plus.
Do riveted models need to be sealed?
Absolutely! Just like gutter sections or miter put together.
K&M offers a sealant option when purchasing those.
K&M Sheet Metal supplies custom leader heads and conductor heads to Gutter Contractors and Home Owners all over the country, as well as our local North Carolina Market (Raleigh, Charlotte, Durham).