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2. Rain gutter - Wikipedia

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   Eaves gutter and downpipe. Decorative lead hopper head dated 1662, Durham Castle. A rain gutter, eavestrough, eaves-shoot or surface water collection channel is a component of a water discharge system for a building. [1] It is necessary to prevent water dripping or flowing off roofs in an uncontrolled manner for several reasons: to prevent it ...

3. Street gutter - Wikipedia

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   Street gutter. A street gutter is a depression that runs parallel to a road and is designed to collect rainwater that flows along the street diverting it into a storm drain. A gutter alleviates water buildup on a street, allows pedestrians to pass without walking through puddles, and reduces the risk of hydroplaning by road vehicles. When a ...

4. Storm drain - Wikipedia

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   Storm drain grate on a street in Warsaw, Poland Storm drain with its pipe visible beneath it due to construction work. A storm drain, storm sewer (United Kingdom, U.S. and Canada), surface water drain/sewer (United Kingdom), or stormwater drain (Australia and New Zealand) is infrastructure designed to drain excess rain and ground water from impervious surfaces such as paved streets, car parks ...

5. This county in Texas ranks No. 1 in top 10 most at risk for ...

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   Install a rain barrel. “A rain barrel is an alternative method for dealing with rainwater. Rain barrels are typically connected to gutter downspouts and collect the runoff from roofs. You can ...

6. Heavy rains coming your way? Here's how to protect your home ...

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   This includes: Installing metal doors and window frames instead of wooden ones. Choosing ceramic tile, vinyl or rubber for your flooring instead of wood. Use cement board, concrete, lime plaster ...

7. How to prepare your home for a hurricane - AOL

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   Here are some ways you can help prevent it: Make sure your gutters and downspouts are diverting water away from your home’s foundation. Seal all cracks and small holes that could allow water to ...