Most homes use regular gutters you don t have to use them.
Alturnatives to gutters.
Michael maines a designer at fine lines construction in freeport maine discusses ground gutter systems an alternative to roof gutters.
Copper gutters if the reason for choosing an alternative is the poor appearance of the gutter then one can opt for a copper gutter.
In cases where large sections of roof require a gutter and there is no good place for a downspout a rain dispersal system can be a viable option.
No gutters downspouts leaders or splash blocks to detract from the natural beauty of your home.
Are they constantly leaking.
French drain ground gutters ground gutters are perfect for those looking for non conspicuous gutter alternatives.
Pvc pipe that is 4 inches or more in diameter can be split lengthwise and used as a simple homemade alternative to a gutter.
These gutters protect the foundation and walls of your house and with minimal effort.
There are several types of rainwater dispersal systems available.
It has several advantages over traditional gutters such as being rust proof low maintenance and having a much better appearance.
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Build the entire gutter system and cement it together before splitting the pipe and couplers to create two halves.
Use pvc cement to connect whole unsplit pipe using lengths of pipe joined by couplers.
Perhaps you don t like the look of them or the maintenance or you simply want to try something different.
One simple alternative to gutters is to employ a method that disperses the rainwater coming off the roof.
Here are 7 alternatives to regular gutters.
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The proven and practical eavestrough system for rainwater dispersal.
The system comes with screws brackets and extenders if the fascia board is too short.
Tom installed a white aluminum rain dispersal system manufactured by rainhandler.
Are your gutters not doing the job they should be.
All you need to do is dig a trench in the shape of a v at the drip line or the spot where the water falling from your roof hits the ground.
Below we set out 7 viable alternatives to gutters for your home.