Essentially the product is suppose to take the water coming off of your roof and dis purse it so the water is not dumped all in one place.
Gutter alternative products.
Rainhandler gutter self cleaning dispersal system eliminates clogged over flowing gutters and downspouts.
Michael maines a designer at fine lines construction in freeport maine discusses ground gutter systems an alternative to roof gutters.
If your major objection to gutters is appearance there are three viable alternatives.
When done correctly grading can improve the appearance of a home without detracting from its beauty with items such as rain chains.
Are they constantly leaking.
No more destructive ice dams from frozen gutters.
The idea is to change the stream of water back into a raindrop like form and spreading it out into larger area.
Build the entire gutter system and cement it together before splitting the pipe and couplers to create two halves.
Downspout alternatives such as rain chains inverted bells and cups direct water in a more or less straight line to the ground or collection container.
Are your gutters not doing the job they should be.
Patina adds visual interest.
Do you just not like how gutters look.
Others are a series of linked vertical cups performing the same function as the chain style ones.
Copper gutters long lasting.
Use pvc cement to connect whole unsplit pipe using lengths of pipe joined by couplers.
The rainhandler gutter self cleaning system protect you from the need to climb ladders and roofs to clean clogged gutters.
If the reason for choosing an alternative is the poor appearance of the gutter then one can opt for a copper gutter.
Yes they still involve a type of gutter system but one that is designed to enhance a home s exterior rather than detract from it.
Some are literally chains.
Pvc pipe that is 4 inches or more in diameter can be split lengthwise and used as a simple homemade alternative to a gutter.