Michael maines a designer at fine lines construction in freeport maine replies.
Alternatives to gutters on houses.
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Screw the mounting brackets on your marks as far down the fascia board as possible.
Here are 7 alternatives to regular gutters.
Below we set out 7 viable alternatives to gutters for your home.
So unless you live in a place which receives less rainfall a rain gutter is highly recommended.
K style gutters typical on many homes.
Common in half round gutters the 6 inch isn t the largest size gutter available but for most homes it does the job.
Rather than having a traditional gutter attached to the house you can create a ground gutter system sometimes referred to as an inground gutter.
Ground gutters are perfect for those looking for non conspicuous gutter alternatives.
Remove the old gutter by prying off the spikes with a hammer and a prybar.
Mark 10 from the end of the house then 30 from the end of the house then 50 from the end.
Then unscrew the gutter from the fascia with the drill driver.
These gutters protect the foundation and walls of your house and with minimal effort.
Plastic drop in screens like this are super easy to install.
If you are worried you will need a larger gutter than the standard 6 inch it s important to talk to your roofer about your maximum rainfall intensity the pitch of your roof and the drainage area square footage.
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Just cut them into sections and wedge them into place between the gutter and the fascia.
Below we set out 7 viable alternatives to gutters for your home.
While the above systems are good alternatives to rain gutters experts insist that a well fitted rain gutter is a must for protecting the foundation of the house over a long term.
It won t help with groundwater getting into your basement but it will perform most of the duties of a roof gutter.
Perhaps you don t like the look of them or the maintenance or you simply want to try something different.
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