Traditional roof gutters.
Gutters are a necessity to prevent roof and foundation damage. Gutters help to drain water off of the roof and away from the house. The price and upkeep of traditional gutter systems can be expensive and time consuming. However, there are ways to eliminate using traditional gutters and downspouts. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Purchase rain chains. Rain chains are traditionally Japanese but are becoming more common in the United States. There are different varieties of rain chains. Only one--the bamboo rain chain--cannot be used with snow and ice. Because of the chain design, it will not hang steadily from the roof while holding a buildup of snow and ice. Rain chains drain water twice as fast as traditional gutters and downspouts.
2. Purchase a rain basin. Rain basins can be purchased where rain chains are sold. Rain basins are metal bowls into which rain draining off of the chains is directed.
3. Remove your old gutters carefully so you don't damage your roof. You'll need a pair of pliers to pry the gutters off the house or roof. You must also loosen any pinnings holding the gutters to the house. The same goes for the fascia or connectors on the roof. After removing the gutters from the house, you can then easily remove the downpipes and spouts.
4. Install the new rain chains. Simply attach the chains to the edge of the house with the enclosed hooks. Place the chains 16 inches apart to assure all water is drained off of the roof.
5. Direct the rain chains to a rain basin. You can find rain basins that match your chain design. Try to match metal to metal. If your rain chains are copper, your rain basins should be also. This is merely for aesthetic purposes. Each chain should be directed to its own basin.
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