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Diverting water away from your home’s foundation is key to avoiding erosion over time. However, traditional gutters get clogged a lot, and they don’t look super pretty, either. If you’re looking for a different solution for your home, you have a few different options to choose from to deal with your roof runoff.
Here are 9 effective alternatives to gutters that will help keep runoff away from your home.
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Warnings
- Water can cause a lot of damage to your home’s foundation. Whatever you choose, make sure the water is diverting away from your home to avoid erosion.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2eLdeTl35c&feature=youtu.be&t=83
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvLpM_MZB8M&feature=youtu.be&t=66
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH0l9cy5DEU&feature=youtu.be&t=162
- ↑ https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/rain-chain/
- ↑ https://www.timberwise.co.uk/2021/06/what-is-a-french-drain/
- ↑ https://www.pwd.org/sites/default/files/dripline_trench.pdf
- ↑ https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/managing-water-on-your-property/proper-grading-around-your-home
- ↑ http://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/grading-permit
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C39FWbhqiSA&feature=youtu.be&t=184
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