No Gutter Solutions

Roger cook evaluates a couple alternatives for moving rainwater effectively.

No gutter solutions.

It has several advantages over traditional gutters such as being rust proof low maintenance and having a much better appearance. Cons unfortunately grading can mean tearing up a lot of the landscaping around your home if there is not enough of a slope to keep the water running away from your home. You can unclog your own gutters if you re comfortable on a ladder don t mind getting wet and dirty and don t have an extremely tall house. If you d prefer you can hire someone to do the job for you for between 50 and 250 depending on the size of your house.

However you re not wanting to go through the hassle of installing gutters in your home. I have no gutters on my house. The rainhandler gutter self cleaning system protect you from the need to climb ladders and roofs to clean clogged gutters. After you ve cleared the muck flush them with a garden hose to make sure they re flowing properly.

It also comes with a no clog warranty giving the guarantee that your gutters will remain clear for years. The right side when it rains always beats down in my flower bed. No more destructive ice dams from frozen gutters. No gutters downspouts leaders or splash blocks to detract from the natural beauty of your home.

Here are three fuss free alternatives for a house without rain gutters. The better news is that gutter protection such as bolt fits seamlessly over any gutter system. Perhaps you decide that the cons of not having one are too dire to bear. Rain chains are a popular japanese alternative to gutters or downspouts.

If the reason for choosing an alternative is the poor appearance of the gutter then one can opt for a copper gutter. While not a permanent solution the way that gutters and other options are this can help take care of the problem on a budget especially if there are not heavy rains all year long.