Gutters and Downspouts
Gutters and downspouts carry water from the roof away from your home. Materials or debris that accumulate in gutters can slow water drainage from the roof, causing overflows, freezing, and clogging of the downspouts.
It is the Homeowner's responsibility, or the HOA's (where applicable), to check gutters periodically.
Routine Maintenance
| Task | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Check gutters periodically for materials or debris | Homeowner or HOA (where applicable) |
| Keep extensions discharging outside of rock or bark beds | Homeowner |
| Remove ice build up during extended periods of cold | Homeowner |
| Remove ice from walkways caused by gutter/downspout overflow | Homeowner |
Extensions or Splash Blocks
Extensions should discharge outside of rock or bark beds so that water is not dammed behind the landscape edging material.
Snow and Ice
Ice build up may develop in gutters and downspouts during extended periods of cold as the snow melts off of the roof. In addition to ice build up in gutters and downspouts, it is not uncommon for ice to form on walkways as a result of the overflow from gutters and downspouts.
The Homeowner is responsible for the removal of any ice that may build up or accumulate during these periods. Ice build up in gutters and downspouts, as well as ice accumulation on walkways that results from ice build up in the gutters and downspouts, is excluded from the Limited Warranty. Since it is the Homeowner's responsibility to remove any ice that may accumulate on the walkway, Classic is not responsible for any incidents that may occur as a result of the Homeowner's failure to remove the ice.
Related Topics
Warranty Coverage: See Gutters and Downspouts Standards for coverage details.