Gutter

Related terms

• Downspout

  The vertical pipe carrying gutter water down and away from the foundation. Extensions or buried drains move it far enough out to matter.

• Fascia

  The vertical band at the roof edge that caps the rafter/truss tails and carries the gutter. A common rot repair tied to gutter failure.

• Foundation

  The structure (slab, crawl space, or basement) that transfers the building's load to the ground. Foundation condition underlies the feasi…

• Gutter Guard

  A screen or cover reducing debris in gutters. Effectiveness varies widely by type; none are fully maintenance-free.

• Guardrail

  The code-required barrier on decks above a set height (commonly 30 in.), with height and infill spacing (4 in. sphere rule) set by code.

• Helical Deck Pile

  A screw-in steel pile used instead of poured footings, ideal where digging is hard or fast installation is needed.

• Galvanized vs. Stainless Hardware

  Corrosion-resistant fastener choices for treated lumber. Modern treated wood is corrosive — using under-rated hardware causes premature c…

• Hidden Fastener

  A clip or grooved-edge system securing decking from the side for a screw-free top surface. Standard with composite/PVC grooved boards.