Rain gutters are very useful parts of a house. They are connected to the roof of the house. The rain gutters were initially designed to have a building and its surrounding area safe from water which otherwise flows uncontrollably as a result of rain. These rain gutters move the water in a specific direction (specifically, away from the house). This prevents the rain water from causing any damage to your house or the foundation of your house. If a house does not have a rain gutter then this can cause serious damage to your building's foundation, driveway and landscaping.