Rainfall diverters (5)

I believe the answer is:

eaves

(Other definitions for eaves that I've seen before include "Overhanging roof edges" , "Part of a building's roof that overhangs the walls" , "Roof projection" , "Overhanging part of roof" , "Overhang at edge of a roof" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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