Gutters and downspouts are a very important part of your home. If your home does not have gutters/downspouts, these problems can arise:
-Foundation problems; gutters remove moisture from near the home, ensuring that the foundation does not settle unevenly. If the foundation settles unevenly, cracks and damage to both the interior and exterior can prevail.
-Flooding under the house and in the basement. If there are no gutters or they are clogged, water overflows and accumulates around the foundation, which can eventually lead to leaks in the basement.
- Erosion to landscaping and turf can occur. A trench can occur on the turf around your house due to runoff from your house. Also, you are unable to plant flowers, plants, or bushes underneath the roofline because they will become water logged and the water would erode the soil away from the plant roots.
- Damage to
- Brick and stone masonry work can become stained. Splash back of dirt, grass, and minerals on to brick and stone can stain it over time.
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