as in gutters
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof
rain so heavy that the eaves trough couldn't handle it
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Simpson said property owners should regularly clear their roofs and gutters, maintain debris-free space around the property, and have plans mapped out for what to take, such as pets and medicines, if told to quickly evacuate.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026 -
The damage would cost you way more than cleaning your gutters, which averages $160, ranging from $118 to $225.—
Hiranmayi Srinivasan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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“Eaves troughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaves%20troughs. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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