12-17-2009, 04:38 AM
3 main (non catchment) reasons to have gutters:
1. Divert water away from the house foundation (this may become more apparent when we have inch an hour rains for many hours)
2. Protect siding & house structure from water damage due to water splashing as it hits ground
3. Keep water from pouring down at egress points. ETA: & huge icicle formation in colder areas (have I been here too long that I forgot this???)
Wether you need them is really your call, and are based on your house & lot design. These are the reasons to have them.
1. Divert water away from the house foundation (this may become more apparent when we have inch an hour rains for many hours)
2. Protect siding & house structure from water damage due to water splashing as it hits ground
3. Keep water from pouring down at egress points. ETA: & huge icicle formation in colder areas (have I been here too long that I forgot this???)
Wether you need them is really your call, and are based on your house & lot design. These are the reasons to have them.