Rain gutters have been around for hundreds of years. They were first created by the Indus Valley Civilization around 3,000 BC as well as were just clay drains covered with blocks. At some point, the Roman Realm included gutters to roadways as well as walkways to capture rain. This ancient people also brought rain gutters to England around 47 AD, when the Norman Empire ruled. During this moment, numerous buildings were reconstructed with stone roof coverings and also parapets decorated with gargoyles.