Application:
The rain gutter is used in roof system to collect the rainwater from the roof edge.
A rain gutter also known as a "rain catcher", is a narrow
channel, or trough, forming the component of a roof system which collects and
diverts rainwater away from the roof edge.
The main purpose of a rain gutter is to protect a building's foundation by
channeling water away from its base. The gutter also helps to reduce erosion,
prevents leaks in basements and crawlspaces, protects painted or stained
surfaces by reducing exposure to water,and provides a means to collect
rainwater for later use.
Gutters are also very effective at keeping building egress areas clear of
falling water. Going into a house entrance below water running straight off the
roof in a heavy down pour is literally like taking a shower. This major
reduction in moisture also helps to keep entrance surfaces dry and free of
moss, slime, algae and other growths likely to cause slips.