“The definition of a rain gutter”

A rain gutter (also known as eaves trough, eaves channel[1] guttering or simply as a gutter) is a narrow channel, or trough, forming the component of a roof system which collects and diverts rainwater shed by the roof.

The main purpose of a rain gutter is to protect a building's foundation by channeling water away from its base. They also help to reduce erosion, prevent leaks in basements and crawlspaces,[2] protect painted surfaces by reducing exposure to water,[3] and provide a means to collect rainwater for later use.

Rain gutters can be constructed from a variety of materials, including galvanized steel, painted steel, copper, painted aluminum, PVC (and other plastics), concrete, stone, and wood.

Water collected by a rain gutter is fed, usually via a downspout (traditionally called a leader or conductor[4]), from the roof edge to the base of the building where it is either discharged or collected.[5] A collection system strategy for water carried from rain gutters may include a rain barrel or a cistern.
 

 

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Protecting your home from the inside and out is the primary function of rain gutters. Whether you want aluminum, steel or copper we have you covered. Gutters provide protection to a homes exteriors just as it does to the interior.

 

Gutters help keep water out of basement by carrying the rain water away from the foundation. The gutter system can also prevent unwanted rain water exposure to brick, siding, and stucco by gathering the rain water from the roof and re-directing it to a different location.

 

Your shrubs, trees, flowers and landscaping will also thank you for taking the time and effort to ensure there not going to be washed away.