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2. Rain gutter - Wikipedia

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   Foam gutter guards are also easy to install. They fit into gutters, so they prevent large objects from obstructing waterflow, but they do not prevent algae and plant growth. A negative feature of foam type filters is that the pores quickly get clogged and thus need replacement due to not allowing water to pass through.

3. Box gutter - Wikipedia

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   Box gutters are essentially placed between parallel surfaces, as in a valley between parallel roofs or at the junction of a roof and a parapet wall. They should not be confused with so-called valley gutters or valley flashings which occur at the non-parallel intersection of roof surfaces, typically at right angled internal corners of pitched roofs.

4. Roofer - Wikipedia

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   A roofer, roof mechanic, or roofing contractor is a tradesman who specializes in roof construction. Roofers replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings, using a variety of materials, including shingles, single-ply, bitumen, and metal. Roofing work includes the hoisting, storage, application, and removal of roofing materials and ...

5. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Gutters and downspouts are used to catch rain water as it falls and to discharge it away from houses and buildings. When gutters are clogged or downspouts are broken, rainwater is absorbed by the soil near the foundation, increasing hydrostatic pressure. Weeping tile is a porous plastic drain pipe installed around the perimeter of the house ...

6. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   Adhesive backed materials can aid installation, but such adhesives are not intended for long-term water-resistance. [ citation needed ] Copper is an excellent material for flashing because of its malleability, strength, solder-ability, workability, high resistance to the caustic effects of mortars and hostile environments, and long service life ...

7. 15 Things That Will Always Fail a Home Inspection (and ... - AOL

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   Asbestos is present in many homes built before 1981 in insulation, vinyl flooring, or spray-on surfacing materials. Crumbling insulation in an older home can indicate asbestos. Homes built before ...