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My gutter contractor has been interrupted by the rain. I will be without gutters for a few days and there is a total of 1.5" of rain predicted over those few days.
I am monitoring my basement for water. It has a known minor leak that pops up during major rainstorms and it has appeared now. Nothing to worry about.
What else should I monitor while my house is without gutters? Leaks? Drainage issues? Protect plants?
The weak points in any guttering system are where the various sections join. If the gutters aren't fitted correctly then any system will leak.
So look for a system that has an easy to fit joint, or perhaps one where the joints are bonded.
As long as they have the capacity to carry the volume of water you expect then any correctly installed system will be OK.
One more thing, make sure you maintain them. Check them at least one a year to make sure they're not blocked, more often if you have overhanging trees. Don't lean your ladder on the gutter itself. Lean it just below or get a device to push the ladder away from the wall.
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Best Answer
The biggest concern is definitely leakage and drainage issues. It's hard to say without seeing the property. These may be more or less of a concern depending on the grading around your foundation and your soil type.. not to mention other factors such as the type and condition of that foundation, if you have a sump pump or other drainage system, etc.
The plants are probably a minor concern, but a hard drip of rain around my house (which does NOT have gutters) causes there to be a break in the vegetation right at the drip line.
Ultimately, I think you are right to be concerned. If you normally have gutters and even then see water intrusion during heavy storms...well I'd say 1.5" over a few days is moderately heavy!