In addition, Rainhandler has been granted U.S. patents for both its design and unique assembly. Favorable reviews in respected national consumer and home repair publications have been responsible for Rainhandler's installation on thousands of homes. The Rainhandler system does much better in winter than conventional gutters. You may get some icicles hanging down from the Rainhandlers during freezing. Snow and ice cannot build up because of the open louver design.
Gutters are one of the two main causes for ice dams.
If this condition exists, it must be taken care of as well. Because of the open louver design, the Rainhandler prevents ice dams that are caused from gutters that freeze. Each 5 foot section can hold up to 95 pounds of static load, and if you put 5 brackets on each Rainhandler the static load will increase to 150 pounds or more. Winter damage is so rare that we will replace any free of charge. For a period of 25 years from the date of purchase, Rainhandler units are guaranteed as to workmanship and against original defect in manufacture.