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Gutters on a Historic Home


Gutters on a Historic Home

The primary purpose of gutters has been to direct rainwater away from the foundation of the home. This helps to prevent erosion, water damage, and other ...

Yankee Gutters, K-Style Gutters, Built-in or Box Gutters

Built-in gutters date back to the time of the Roman empire and have been used on homes through the 1940's. The later years were for more high ...

What Types of Gutters Fit Historic Homes? - The Craftsman Blog

There are options that fit perfectly on almost any style historic home whether you have a Greek Revival or Craftsman Bungalow.

Maintaining the Gutters on Your Historic House

If your historic house originally had gutters, they were most likely metal hanging gutters. Metal hanging gutters were available throughout the last half of the ...

I have a historic craftsman that had gutters added to it at some point ...

Gutters, overhangs, and proper drainage away from the house foundation all work together to protect the home. Especially with a finished ...

A Guide To Gutters and Downspouts - This Old House

This guide explores everything you need to know about gutters and downspouts, from materials and types to installation and maintenance.

Style and Function: Traditional Gutters - Period Homes

As Jerry Moore of CopperCraft in Grapevine, TX, Texas notes, “From time to time, people bring us pieces of very old metal gutter to duplicate ...

Gutter Basics for Old Homes and Buildings

Gutters can be character-defining features for old buildings, so it is important to consider how installing or replacing gutters can impact the ...

Gutters: How to Choose, Install and Clean Them - This Old House

We provide you everything you need to know about how to select and maintain these unsung heroes of roof-water management.

Yankee Gutters and Built-in Gutters for Historic Homes - CBS News

For this article we will be focusing on Built-In Gutters more commonly known as Yankee Gutters or Pool Gutters for historic homes.

Death of Historic Homes via Hidden Gutters - Slator USA

We help people plan and perform work on steep pitch roofs safely. We do this through consultations, training, product development, manufacture and anchor ...

What Style Is Your Period Home? - The Fiberglass Gutter Company

Although the gutters primary function is to direct rain water from the roof to the downspouts, wood gutters are also significant to a home's ...

Why K-Guard Gutters are the Premier Choice for Historic Home ...

Our gutter guards save you money and give you peace of mind, protecting your home from water damage and drainage issues caused by extreme weather conditions.

Building gutters for a Victorian house - Fine Homebuilding

The most authentic and attractive gutters for a Queen Anne style house have to be built on the roof itself and not on the ends of the rafters.

Choosing Gutters for Historic Homes

Historic gutters are typically made of either metal or wood. Obviously, wooden gutters are going to be a challenge.

A Detailed Guide to Preserving Architectural Heritage - Gutter Repair

The gutter systems of historic homes are often distinguished by their elaborate designs and the use of traditional materials, such as copper, cast iron, or even ...

Gutters & Downspouts Archives - OldHouseGuy Blog

What Type of Gutters Should I Use for a Historic Home? We all know or should know that gutters are a necessary feature on a house. Gutters ...

How to Install an Alternative to Gutters | Ask This Old House - YouTube

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work.

Historic Home White Half Round Aluminum | Lovett Gutters

Historic Downspouts ... As you might envision with matching a half-round gutter system, we chose complimentary white, round downspouts. Typically, ...

Historic Half-Round Gutters: Preserving Timeless Charm

But it's not just about looks—half-round gutters offer practical advantages that make them well-suited to the unique needs of historic properties. Their open ...


Bob Vila

American TV show host

Robert Joseph Vila is an American home improvement television show host known for This Old House, Bob Vila's Home Again, and Bob Vila.

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