Gutters are sometimes required by code. When combined with downspouts and their associated fittings, gutters help keep water away from the foundation, preventing serious erosion and reducing water accumulation under the house. Gutters, downspouts, attachment hardware, and other components are available at most building-supply outlets. Also, consider buying and
installing gutter guards, especially if there are large trees nearby. Different types of gutter guards are available, but they all perform the same function of keeping leaves, seedpods, and other debris out of the gutter while allowing water in. This eliminates the annual (or more frequent) chore of having to climb up on a ladder or onto the roof to clean out the gutters.
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