Gutter installation is a very important part of homeowner maintenance that is often overlooked until there is an issue ...

Dear James: Our old house had gutter drainage problems that flooded our landscaping. While we are planning our new house, what are some design tips to avoid similar problems? — Cory T.

To ensure optimal water drainage with half-round gutters, it’s essential to pair them with round downspouts. Also, the recommended size for half-round gutters is 5 to 6 inches wide. This ...

Dear James: Our old house had gutter drainage problems that flooded our landscaping. While we are planning our new house, what are some design tips to avoid similar problems? — Cory T.

Gutters are an essential — yet often overlooked — part of a home’s infrastructure. When properly installed and maintained, they capture water and carry it away from your home, protecting the ...

Having a correctly sized gutter and downspout roof drainage system on your house could mean the difference between taking them for granted and cleaning up a flooded basement or crawlspace.

Gutters and downspouts can be redirected from draining roof runoff directly onto paved surfaces or into storm water systems or ditches to reduce runoff from the property while also reducing on-site ...

According to Andrew Prchal, owner of Gunner Roofing in Greenwich, Connecticut, “When buildup accumulates inside your gutter drainage system, water runs over, and it isn’t properly diverted.