Ground Gutters – Minimal Overhang – GreenBuildingAdvisor

I am curious who has ground gutters and how well they would fit our situation?  We have a house that has fairly minimal roof overhang.  I know that minimal overhangs are a bad idea practically with or without gutters.  With gutters, I get an extra 6″ of rain protection is what I’m thinking?  But from a practical standpoint, I like the idea of ground gutters.  Our land has enough fall to it, the foundation drains to daylight.  Windows are Euro flange-less and will be slightly recessed in double stud walls.  The roof is rather large and a 12/12 pitch.

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