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Old 03-17-2025, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ShotDoctor View Post
Can someone explain to me why on a BRAND NEW HOME gutters and downspouts are not installed? Is there some theory or logic that these are truly optional since there are no basements? It seems EVERY home in developed neighborhoods have them.
Live in the SS area and 75% of my gutters are useless. Leaves clog them up and guards do not work. Only have gutters near doors/walkways. Now get more even distribution of water off the roof and no longer have to clean those gutters