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Old 07-08-2013, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by e-flyer View Post
What's up with all the new spec homes only having gutters at the entrance? Looks to me like a way for the builder to cut cost. I've been told from other owners that you at least need them across the front to protect the driveway (runoff eventually stains or grooves the concrete??) and over the lanai to stop water from splashing inside. Any opinions?
I believe that is common practice for most new homes. The previous new home we bought had no gutters at all. You can get gutters install at a reasonable price. We had M & M install gutters around the house and bury drain lines attached to the down spouts for about $900.