Gutter needed for new build?

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Hi all, I just completed my first deal. It's a new single family home without a gutter. The foundation is slab without a basement. I'm getting different opinions on whether a gutter is needed. One says I should because it will protect the foundation from the rain, while my property manager says most units he manages there don't have gutters. Any thoughts on this? Thanks.

Drew Sygit · Answer

Account Closed it really depends on the current overall setup of the building.

Some great info from @Alan F.!RISKS:- Is rainwater getting into the walls w/o anyone knowing about it?- Is rainwater undermining the foundation w/o anyone realizing it?There are 3 main issues to address for handling rainwater:1) Elevation of soil around the foundation2) Gutters3) Downspout locations & extensions lengths

If the elevation is high enough and proeprly slopes away from the foundtion, gutters & downspouts may not be needed.

Jeremy Horton · Answer

In this day and age, why would you not do gutters?

We get a ton of rain where I live and gutters were one of the best investments I made in my personal home after purchasing it.

And please put leaf filters on as well so they don't clog

What do the houses around you have? Is this a nice property or an "affordable home"?

Henry T. · Answer

Excellent info here to think of. Personally I hate gutters and don't use them if I can get away with it, but they are also necessary at times, you have to figure it out for yourself. Insurance often requires them too.

Alan F. · Answer

Water shed is important for the longevity of any foundation, the quickie math is 1 inch of rain on a roof displaces .6 +- gallons of water. I.E. a 1000 sq ft roof displaces approximately 600 gallons at 1inch of rain. Roofs displace alot of water. Its generally better to divert that water. There's alot of information on the internet.

Gutter needed for new build?

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