Most people pay little attention to their gutters, however, they are important and require some preventative maintenance. The function of a durable and functional gutter system is very important to the protection of your home or business.
Here are some benefits to having gutters on your home:
- They guide the rainwater off of your roof and away from your home.
- Keep the water from settling around that foundation of your home.
- Prevents damage to your roof, soffit, fascia and exterior trim and paint.
- Prohibits water from entering into your interior walls and basement or causing foundation defects.
What Can Occur Without Gutters
Damage will occur once water has penetrated the foundation or walls of your home. This can become a major problem and can be quite costly. This type of damage happens when there are no gutters, gutters are damaged, or the downspouts are not working as intended or placed in a bad location. Water damage to your foundation can cause settling and cracking of the walls and foundation and mold growth. Mold is not only hard to get rid of, but can cause serious health problems for you and your family. Sometimes mold is not detected until a health condition has already developed.
Troubleshooting
If you have recently installed new gutters in your home and you still are seeing some damage to the foundation, landscaping/flower beds, or basement, then you should inspect the gutters and downspouts looking for any damage or leaks. If the caulking needs to be replaced you should use a wire brush to remove the old caulk. Then apply a new caulk to all necessary pieces; a silicone caulk works well.
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