[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

They don't install gutters on all courtyard viilas, but they do on many of them. I don't know what criteria they use.

Due to close proximity of houses, drain system out back, and slightly slopped in front. Get water down to ground quicker so it can get drain quicker which IMO reduces possible flooding if everything works right. Otherwise water off houses would be landing on nearly flat concrete/ rocks which slow travel down compared to coming down in concentration area.

[sseckar]

Gutters/downspouts are not really needed unless you are looking to protect areas like entryways. Water flowing off roofs evenly onto the grass along its entirety will not create flooded out areas where a torrent comes out of a downspout. Since there are no basements, there is less need to move water away from a foundation like we did up north. Many people install gutters/downspouts (I believe) as they always had them up north.

[ron32162]

no they do not install on CYVs been here since 2006

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by ron32162

no they do not install on CYVs been here since 2006

Not true. My courtyard villa section was constructed in 2015, and all of the villas have gutters. I also think that most of the courtyard villas between Rt. 466A and Rt 44 have gutters.

[sallyg]

Cost cutting.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Gutters weren’t on our new house built in 2005. SOP.

[almondz]

$$$$$$

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by ShotDoctor

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.

Consider that it cost us $900 to install gutters on our patio villa. Perhaps TV would add $5000 to your price if gutters were included in your purchase.Sounds good to me.

[Aviator1211]

I much prefer stone flower beds that cushion the water falling from the roof and protect from errosion.
Gutters require constant maintenance, and can damage the house. I only have gutters over the entryway for the convenience of my guests.

[Ptmcbriz]

BASED ON SCIENCE. It’s based on the theory of the water from torrential rains being dispersed along a vast larger expanse onto the ground where it can be absorbed adequately verses funneling much larger amounts by concentrating into 3 or so exit points down spouts where there is so much water it cause potential flooding from over concentrating into a much smaller area and runs off ( if lucky) rather than absorbing it. Our sandy soil allows for no gutters.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Aviator1211

I much prefer stone flower beds that cushion the water falling from the roof and protect from errosion.
Gutters require constant maintenance, and can damage the house. I only have gutters over the entryway for the convenience of my guests.

I have done zero maintenance on my gutters. Although, I don't have any leaf issues.

[mrodgers428]

We will be closing on our new home in Shady Brook in April. As we were going through the design phase, the homes come standard with gutters and downspouts across the fron of the home ONLY.

We were advised to opt out of those gutters and downspouts and then after closing have the gutters and downspouts installed around the entire home so that they match, and as it turns out it is less expensive than adding the rest of the gutters to the home order.

I think many new builds will eventually have them after closing for the same reason

[Normal]

$$$$$$. How can they sell overpriced houses in a market like this without shaving on quality?

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by ron32162

no they do not install on CYVs been here since 2006

My house was new in 2012 and had gutters when purchased.

[rjm1cc]

10 yeas no gutters and no problem. Little ground erosion where water drips. Could put gravel there but no need.
The key is good drainage around the home and no basement.