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Notre‑Dame Stone Gutters: Weathering and Drainage

A look at Notre‑Dame’s stone gutters and drainage: design, maintenance, and long‑term durability.

1/22/2026
10 min read
Detail of stone gutters on Notre‑Dame

Drainage is care. Stone gutters and lips push water away from carvings and joints.


💧 Details

  • Lips: Overhangs reduce staining.
  • Joints: Lime mortars and lead flashings.
  • Inspection: Seasonal checks.

🔧 Maintenance Map

  • Check: Joints, slopes, blockages.
  • Clean: Debris and growth.
  • Repair: Mortar repointing.

Stone gutters

Rain writes; gutters edit.

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Architecture Historian

Architecture Historian

As a Paris lover and careful traveler, I created this guide to help visitors connect with Notre‑Dame’s stories — where faith, craft, and community meet.

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