Rain Diffuser Instead Of Gutter

The new is available in a black bronze and copper.

Rain diffuser instead of gutter. While not a permanent solution the way that gutters and other options are this. When done correctly grading can improve the appearance of a home without detracting from its beauty with items such as rain chains. 4 6 out of 5 stars 640 32 90 32. A unique patented system with a 20 year proven success record.

This is a solution to two problems. Adding the rain barrel to the chains will certainly make this set up green and eco friendly. Ken mayer flickr cc by 2 0. The barrel prevents water from pooling around the foundation or worse blasting between the foundation and earth like a fire hose a major cause of crawlspace flooding.

Additionally rainhandlers mount below the roof slope and are unaffected by snow slides. Rainhandler gutter self cleaning dispersal system eliminates clogged over flowing gutters and downspouts. Design toscano qm7512079 roland the gargoyle gutter guardian rain downspout extension statue 10 inch polyresin full color dimensions. V 11 rain diverter a great alternative to gutters.

Get the ultimate eavestrough alternative solution to handle rain water run off. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work. Rain chains called kusari doi in japanese have been used for hundreds of years in japan and are an attractive substitute for traditional gutter downspout systems. Rain cups descend from the gutter to direct rainwater into a barrel.

No more destructive ice dams from frozen gutters. The copper is fabricated from 20 oz. The right grading around your home is a great way to ensure that water drains away from your house instead of staying near the foundation where it can cause a lot of damage. Family handyman without gutters rain and snow melt can flood steps entryways and sidewalks.

Subscribe to this old house. Product overview rainhandler replaces conventional gutters and protects your home and the environment from the harmful effects of ice snow and rain. Snow and ice cannot build up because of the open louver design. By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine.