The gutter, a word often associated with negative connotations. As in lying in the gutter, which by the way was, according to Oscar Wilde, a place where some folks prefer look at the stars. Really the lowly gutter is an important part of a drainage system. Its job is to simply collect water and divert it away from where it is not desirable to some where that is at least more preferred.
Most every house has several gutters and downspouts to collect the water running off the roof. The gutter system is vitally important to draining the massive quantity of water that falls on to the homes roof. Without the gutter the water would drain next to the foundation which often over time can lead to leaks in the basement.
Now I was wondering, what do you suppose this gutter was intended to do? Perhaps it's a misplaced flower box.
James Quarello
Connecticut Home Inspector
2010 - 2011 SNEC-ASHI President
NRSB #8SS0022
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