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RAIN GUTTERS RECOMMENDED (possibly affecting site condition): This
item may be marked by the inspector if it is noted that excessive water
is collecting near the foundation or is causing undue erosion. The item
will usually be marked in conjunction with other items marked in the
section The installation of rain gutters is not terribly expensive and
the savings in future costs from water damage may more than offset their
cost Installation of plastic or metal gutters can be done by the
property owner who is careful while working on ladders and is handy with
tools Directions for proper installation is available at almost all
Building Supply Outlets selling gutter systems Site drainage
inadequate. Is this rainwater, irrigation water, or a broken pipe? The
inspector may not be able to ascertain the source of the water Wood
retaining wall bulging under excessive pressure If you desire to have
gutters installed professionally, look in the phone book under
"Gutters and Downspouts" for a service company.
The above information was provided by TWI Systems Copyright 1995-2005 1-800-553-5660