Q. I wrote to you recently about the gauge weight of 6-inch commercial gutters. As I write this, the crew is installing them, but another issue has arisen. All the work I mention is being done through ...

A. Typically the metal drip edge that is installed below the first course of shingle extends out enough to have the water drip straight down into the gutter. I have seen the drip edge installed wrong, ...

Q. The rains this summer are creating many headaches for us. A recent deluge has prompted me to get some help with two problems. We have a soil-erosion problem in the back of the house where there is ...

A – It sounds, at first blush, like you are having some 'drip edge' issues along that one little spot where the water is coming behind the gutter. A drip edge is a piece of metal, plastic or vinyl, ...

Q: I replaced three wood gutters; they lasted 40 years. Now, one of the 40-foot replaced gutters is leaking water like mad; water is gushing over the rear of the gutter. What's wrong, and how can I ...

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Q: Every time it rains, I see a beautiful cascading waterfall. Unfortunately, the waterfall is right above my front door. Help me keep the rain off my head and explain how to install rain gutters. A: ...

Gutters are a necessary evil for many homeowners, but they're not the only choice if you're in need of a drainage system to ...