Customer comments Spring Home & Garden Show Richmond, VA	The top of the gutter remains wide and uncovered, so it catches as much rain as a standard gutter and provides no shelter for insect colonies   Gutters can be left upside down during ice storms, preventing the formation of ice dams and leaving gutters empty to catch melting roof water   Thick hinges create a gap between the gutter and fascia board, keeping condensation away from wood and providing a breathing space for it to dry