Gutters help prevent foundation issues
Preventing damage to your home’s foundation is often overlooked until it’s too late. Over time the soil surrounding your home will erode away as well as expand and contract as the seasons change. This is the number one reason for slab failure. Before you know it your slab has cracked and begins breaking away. As this continues to occur, your foundation support can be compromised which can also lead to doors and windows not opening or closing correctly. By installing gutters around your home, it will help to direct water away from your foundation which will ensure the longevity of your home.
Stop siding staining
When rainwater is not directed off your roof properly, it splashes off the ground and back onto your foundation and siding. This water now carries with it dirt and debris which will over time stain the side of your home and driveway.
Protect your landscaping from damage
Like most homeowners you take pride in your landscaped yard. Without gutters to help properly direct rainfall away from your flowers and plants, rainfall can erode away soil and mulch and destroy your landscape. Without the ground being able to dispose of the additional water, mold and mildew can occur as well as attract ants and termites.