The terms “eavestrough” and “gutter” are often used interchangeably to refer to the same component of a roofing system. Both eavestroughs and gutters serve the purpose of collecting and channeling water away from the roof. However, “eavestrough” is a term more commonly used in Canada, while “gutter” is more prevalent in the United States. The functionality and design of eavestroughs and gutters are essentially the same.