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| Rain gutter protects structures from ice and water damage. (photo of damage). $300.00 more or less will purchase the material needed to protect a 2,000 square foot home with a straight gable. $450.00 more or less will protect a 2,000 square foot home with a straight hip roof in vinyl. Thin roll formed metal gutter can be installed for about the same cost. A year or two of damp walls and foundations can result in thousands of dollars in damage. Home centers and hardware/lumber stores sell a wide variety of gutters. Your yellow pages probably list several on site roll formed gutter suppliers and contractors who install sectional gutter. Choose carefully as one leaky joint, end cap, outlet or corner can lead to expensive damage. I have personally repaired extensive damage on two homes due to deficient gutters. | A little history One basic gutter is made from two boards nailed in a V shape, such gutters were common over doorways in Norway. The foundations of these buildings were high enough that splash back did not reach the wood structure. Cobblestones were also placed around buildings to help reduce splash back and erosion. This technique can also be seen at the Williamsburg Virginia historical site. The historic 1800's Fort Nisqually in Tacoma Washington uses wood V trough and rain barrels. K-style and Ogee gutters were designed as low cost substitutes for decoratively moulded wood gutters (photo of wood gutter). Low cost portable roll forming machines have made these aluminum and steel gutters most common in North America. Vinyl Gutter has been in use since at least the 1950's. Plastmo began vinyl gutter production in 1959. More History |
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Purpose of Rain Gutter Collect water for use  Protect foundations Protect plantings Prevent splashback Decorative detail Keep basements dry Protect siding Keep sidewalks dry Protect fascias Help prevent snow slides Support decorations Increase overhang Protect roof edge
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