And approx. 3" 12 pitch. We are getting a new roof and the g & d are really old and ugly. Our house is sheltered by trees so they get clogged 2 weeks after you clean them. AND, we are selling the house in the spring and want to increase the curb appeal.
2006-09-20 06:17:27 · 14 answers · asked by taylor7572005 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Be careful, rain runnoff that isnt directed properly can erode the soil from around your foundation and cause serious problems. You have been forwarned!
2006-09-20 06:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I updated the answer with a few important details...
My house has a similar issue... a gigantic oak tree in the back and a gigantic pine tree in the front leave all sorts of treats in the gutter. During hurricane season in Maryland this becomes a major issue. Further, the gutter system makes it easier for squirrels to get onto the roof (the scurrying sound of sexed up squirrels + the sound of pine cones and acorns on the roof is enough to drive a man mad. "the hell is going on up there?"). The gutterless roof system often sold in malls is a great buy. The house in Florida (which also receives a lot of rain) has this in place. The rain pours right off of the side of the structure and into the gardens along the side of the house. It really isn't as much water as it would seem pouring around the front door because the entire house bears the run-off. Also the system that we have (and most other systems like this) break the rain up before it falls. It's kind of like a fancey cullender. It looks better than a regualr gutter. It's cheaper (no maintenance). The plastic ones don't rust and you can get them to match the roof or siding or get a coordinating color. Still I suggest our stainless steel version. And it increases the value of the home during appraisal because there's less filth and mildew. Gutters are archaic, take 'er down. Just make sure you get something for the roof ends (like the plastic or steel system). If you just have shingles and no end pieces, the shingles deteriorate faster and the water will destroy your walls if it is not properly directed away from the house. Water erodes everything..concreate, wood, steel (via rust) so select wisely.
Remember that poor rainwater drainage can lead to costly roof/wall/foundation/structural damage, so don't just rip the gutter off and leave it with no system at all. Also, some roof shapes MUST use gutter systems. For example, cap-codder homes need gutters to protect the top floor from floodding/leakage. I suggest seamless.
2006-09-20 06:40:44 · answer #2 · answered by Commando Commandah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely a bad idea to remove the gutters from the house. I understand that it could increase the 'curb appeal' of the house but I would be willing to bet that prospective buyers won't buy the house without gutters. Gutters and downspouts are used to properly direct water away from important places like the foundation. If waters gets in and around the foundation, you could end up with a leaky basement and that's something a prospective buyers doesn't want.
2006-09-20 07:15:18 · answer #3 · answered by joem_1701 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gutterless Gutters
2016-11-09 23:05:58 · answer #4 · answered by hypolite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't be a problem as long as you have landscape pitched away from the foundation. The 3' overhang is a definite plus when considering going gutterless.
I actually solved a basement water problem by removing my gutters. The downspout was directing water right into my electrical panel!!
2006-09-20 16:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by ramiska 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have gutters you may be looking at water in your basement soon. If your yard has even a slight pitch towards your house you are going to end up with foundation problems. Gutters are cheap, foundations are not. Have new ones put up when they finish the roof.
2006-09-20 06:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bad idea. If they "clog" up bend some Wire mesh Round the top to keep out "Stuff" You would only do it once, and You could have it the colour of your roof if you like. It would sell better WITH GUTTERS and PIPES
James
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2016-04-13 13:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would not recommend removing them. Will create erosion and damage grass or shrubs underneath. There is a product that looks like a shutter that you can install in-place of the gutters. I have not used them, yet, however, they take the roof run off and scatter it by making droplets which retards erosion and is more like rain on the ground vegetation.
2006-09-20 06:42:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a home without gutters and downspouts at key locations will cause soil errosion at the edge of the eaves. down spouts need a splash block or a 2 foot square pit with gravel 2 feet deep at the exit to disperse the rush of the water.
2006-09-20 06:37:55 · answer #10 · answered by john r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋