Options Instead Of Gutters

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work.

Options instead of gutters.

Rainhandler gutter self cleaning dispersal system eliminates clogged over flowing gutters and downspouts. Gutter guard reviews option 1. The rainhandler gutter self cleaning system protect you from the need to climb ladders and roofs to clean clogged gutters. This type of rain chain is about as simple as it gets.

Miheco flickr cc by 2 0. Replacing 2 x 3 in. Rain gutter alternatives copper gutters. Subscribe to this old house.

In fact copper gutters may last anywhere between 30 to. Without them however i m concerned that my stone foundation will leak even worse than it. All items are available at your local hardware or home improvement stores such as home depot lowe s ace or menards. If the reason for choosing an alternative is the poor appearance of the gutter then one can opt for a copper gutter.

Downspouts with 3 x 4 in. Rivets don t protrude as far and have a more rounded end. I m sick and tired of my gutters. Rivets instead of screws.

Gutter connectors join gutter sections together like gutter to corner with options that fit traditional and contemporary style gutters. Instead their name is derived from a national association that lists it as option k in the available and common types of gutters. No more destructive ice dams from frozen gutters. It has several advantages over traditional gutters such as being rust proof low maintenance and having a much better appearance.

Will help any debris that reaches the inside of your gutters to be washed away. You ll need drop outlets to connect the gutters to the downspouts. Begin with a minimum of 1 4 inch sized chain and cut to length so that it reaches from the gutter to the ground with about one foot of chain draping on the ground. They are very popular because of their appearance and how decorative they are.

When done correctly grading can improve the appearance of a home without detracting from its beauty with items such as rain chains. Debris is more likely to get hung up on the sharp tips of machine screws. Issue 233 feb march 2013. A ground gutter system is a viable option.

While not a permanent solution the way that gutters and other options are this.