raingutter

Eaves water channel

A raingutter, also spelled as two words, is a trough fixed along the edge of a roof to collect and channel rainwater away from the building's walls and foundation.

Without gutters, water cascading off rooftops erodes landscaping and can seep into basements.

Cleaning out leaves and debris from raingutters is a seasonal chore many homeowners dread.

The raingutter was clogged with pine needles after the storm.

structure

trough

Open container for animal feed

  • channelPassage for transmission
  • conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
  • flumeConstructed water channel

chute · raceway · spout · downspout · section · bracket · hanger · endcap · outlet · elbow

roof

eaves

Projecting roof edges

  • fasciaConnective tissue sheet
  • soffitArchitectural element's underside
  • flashingRepeated brief illumination

shingles · overhang · roofline · pitch · slope · cornice · rake · verge · tiles · slate

drainage

downspout

Vertical roof drainage pipe

drainpipe · catchment · overflow · outflow · discharge · rainbarrel · cistern · watershed

materials

aluminum

Element thirteen

  • vinylSynthetic resin plastic
  • copperReddish-brown metallic element
  • galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity

steel · zinc · plastic · PVC · wood · cast-iron · seamless · painted · coated

maintenance

clog

Block or wooden shoe

sagging · rust · corrosion · sealant · patching · screen · guard · mesh · filter · algae

Opposites
water management function

rainguttersprinkler system

Network of water dispensers

water supply line · fountain · faucet · spigot

roof edge vs. ground level drainage

raingutterFrench drain

Subsurface water diversion system

soakaway · drainage ditch · storm drain · sewer · drainpipe

Family

rain, gutter, rains, rained, raining, rainy, rainiest, gutters, guttered

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G