Roofs are designed to protect us from inclement weather, like rain. To achieve this effectively, they are typically sloped with a collector that deflects water away from the house. Such collectors comprise gutters and eavestroughs.
They prevent soil erosion and waterlogging by keeping water from your foundation and walls. Without such a collector, your house could leak, grow mould and mildew, and any number of issues.
So What is the Difference Between Eavestrough and Gutter?
An eavestrough is exactly what the name implies. An eave is a portion of the roof that extends over a wall to provide a visible drip line and shield it from rainwater. A trough is a channel used to direct water. So an eavestrough is fixed to the eave’s outer edge to collect rainwater and direct it away from your home.
A gutter serves the same function but is a more general phrase. It can be applied to any area where runoff water is collected, so it could be a gutter running along a street or a dug-out ditch for catching excess water. In this sense, the term ‘gutter’ is a broader definition, and an eavestrough is a type of gutter.
Simply put, one is attached to a house’s eaves, while the other refers to a repository in many ways.
Why Do I Need Eavestroughs?
Eavestroughs collect rainwater and carefully deflect it away from the home’s walls and foundation. Your yard absorbs the water, where it will eventually merge with the groundwater system.
Without eaves, the water would accumulate on the roof, flow down the walls, and ultimately into the foundation. Numerous issues will unfold like a leaking roof, damaged walls, and water logging near your home.
Should water seep into the walls, it could jeopardise the structural soundness of the walls and foster the growth of mould and mildew. A building’s foundation could break or move if there is excessive water logging around.
Why Choose Hammer and Brush for Your Eaves Installation and Repairs?
Eaves that are cracked or exposed can present a number of hazards for your Perth home. Hammer and Brush is a local family-run business (husband, wife and two sons) that delivers quality, affordable eave installation and repair services in Perth.
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