Downspout - A pipe for conveying rain water from a roof or gutter to the ground or to a drain.
Downspout Extensions – Are just what they sound like. They extend the downspout to drain the water farther away from your foundation.
Elbow - Elbows are fittings that attach to the downspout. One end of the gutter elbow is crimped so that it can fit inside another elbow or downspout. Elbows come in to styles A or B. An "A" style elbow refers to an elbow that, when attached to a downspout, angles the downspout frontwards and backwards.
A "B" style elbow refers to an elbow that, when attached to a downspout, angles the downspout from right to left or from left to right (sideways).
End Cap – Is a flat formed piece that is placed at the end of a gutter section.
Expansion Joint – A joint in a long run of gutter designed to allow for thermal expansion and contraction. The experts at Alloy Gutter Company will determine when an expansion joint is necessary.
Fascia Board – is a wooden board that covers the ends of rafters.
Flashing – is a strip of metal used to stop water from penetrating the junction of a roof with another surface.
Gutter – is a shallow trough fixed beneath the edge of a roof for carrying off rainwater.
Gutter Pitch – is to ensure that the gutters drain properly toward the downspout.
Miter – is a joint made between two pieces of gutter material at an angle of 90°, such that the line of junction bisects this angle. There are two types of miters, inside or outside.
Outlet – is a cut made in a run of gutter so a downspout can fit in its place.
About 5 years ago, the neighbors behind me put an addition on the back of their house. The addition included new gutters. Their backyard has lots of big trees. Their house is a light gray brick house. However, at the corner where the addition connects to the original house, the brick is now a mossy green color. This area always looks wet and green. There is no doubt that this moisture has found its way down to the foundation walls of the house. The soil has even eroded away in this area.
This could easily be avoided if the homeowners simply cleaned out the gutters. Yes, they do have newer gutters but they can’t do their job if they are full of debris. Gutters, like everything else on your house, have to be maintained.
When I look over in that direction, all I see are future $$$ signs. This is going to be an expense fix if it’s left go much longer. Foundation problems on a house can get real costly. They could simply call Alloy Gutter Company if they don’t want to do their own gutter cleaning. When Alloy cleans you gutters, you avoid paying the high price of deferred maintenance. As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” 
