noun
- Plural of eavestroughing; the installation, repair, or system of gutters and downspouts that collect and direct rainwater from the eaves of a building.
Usage: Primarily used in Canadian English; American English typically uses 'guttering' or 'gutter systems'; Often refers to the work or materials involved in installing or maintaining eaves troughs
Examples
- The contractor quoted $2,500 for new eavestroughings on the house.
- Proper eavestroughings prevent water damage to the foundation.
- We hired a specialist to inspect the eavestroughings after the storm.
- The old eavestroughings were clogged with leaves and debris.
- Installing seamless eavestroughings improved drainage around the property.