Rain gutters - necessary?

[john the architect]

See my reply to the more recent post on this topic. A home without gutters sits above wetter soil, either on grade or over a damper crawlspace. What breeds mold and mildew? These damp spaces. Healthy homes always use gutters. Building departments have standard checklists that do not include all the elements for a healthy home. The 'mountainside wilderness gentleman' is correct that experienced designers think of these things and expedited delivery systems tend to cut corners. Life is choices.