When you're weary
of having to regularly clean your gutters, you might have thought about doing
away with them altogether. Sadly, removing your gutter isn't an option.
The International
Residential Code doesn't specifically require gutters, but it does mandate the
construction of a drain piping system in homes through which rainwater and
melting snow can flow from the roof on to the ground. The lack of any system,
especially on the roof, can cause water to infiltrate the nooks and crannies of
your home and promote mold growth, water damage, and the deterioration of your
home’s foundation. Gutters offer the most effective means of draining water
from roofs.
