What are Yankee gutters?
Also known as built-in or integral gutters, Yankee gutters are a drainage system used in many homes and public buildings dating back to the 18th century. Rather than the exposed metal gutter systems that are commonly employed with contemporary building projects, Yankee gutters were incorporated into the cornice structure along the roofline and thus were not easily visible from the outside. While this design worked very well with a number of elaborate building designs, the gutter system is not considered the best option today.
