Do you have rain gutters on your house? If not, do you know what the consequences are for not having them installed? Let’s explore this question in more detail.
There is a lot of debate over whether or not rain gutters are necessary for homes and businesses. Some people believe that they serve no purpose whatsoever while others will tell you that rain gutters can save your home from flooding during heavy storms. In Texas, we see intense thunderstorms every year with extreme downpours which cause property damage all across the state. This article talks about why rain gutters might be important to have on any home and how they help prevent water from damaging your property.
What are Rain Gutters?
Rain gutters are a system of channels running along the roof edge to direct water away from your home. They collect and channel rainwater runoff, such as that which comes from downspouts, so it doesn’t flow back downhill towards the foundation of your house and potentially cause damage.
How often have you watched your rain water run down the side of a house and gather near its base, slowly accumulating to create an ugly soggy pool that seeps into it? Well, now is the time to put those worries aside. Gutters are designed specifically with this in mind – they redirect all runoff away from foundation walls before any damage can occur! However, if not properly maintained these systems will eventually clog up which could lead back-up onto nearby property or worse yet, leak through foundations themselves. Make sure every inch of your gutter system has been inspected for blockages regularly so there’s never anything standing between you and peace of mind when the Texas summer storms roll around again.
Why Do I Need Rain Gutters on My House?
If you don’t have rain gutters then when there’s heavy rainfall or storms this can lead to flooding in the basement or crawlspace by preventing any drainage at all. This causes more long-term damages than if they just had clogged drains for a day because with no way out these pools build up until spilling over onto property like lawns, walkways, and landscaping.
It’s important to have gutters alongside your roof! If you don’t, the water just goes everywhere instead of draining away from your property. No one likes an overflowing rain puddle near their foundation, the home’s main entry points, or a soggy yard. But if you do have them installed, they can be a really simple and effective solution for all these problems.
What Happens if I Don’t Have Rain Gutters?
If you don’t install rain gutters on your home it could potentially cause severe water drainage issues to your property and most importantly to your investment. Without a guttering system in place it can also cause more long-term damages than just a clogged drain for a day because with no way out these pools build up until spilling over onto property like lawns, walkways, and landscaping.
If you don’t have gutters on your home, the water would just fall onto the ground next to your house or run down its sides. This could lead to a state of constant dampness that can result in problems like:
- Mildew and mold growth all over your wood surfaces (like Siding) and peeling paint.
- A bad odor coming from around your foundation
- Cracks and discoloration to your concrete areas
- Pools for mosquitoes to breed
- Brick and stonework become unsightly
Do I Need to Hire a Professional?
Installing rain gutters is a specialized service. If your thinking about rain gutter installation, we definitely recommend hiring professionals to make sure your gutters are installed correctly and in accordance with what problem areas your property may need. This will allow you to enjoy the benefits of your rain gutter system for many years to come!
The value of your home is at stake if certain issues are not addressed. With a solid gutter system and an experienced contractor, you can ensure that your investment will be handled with excellent quality and care. Advanced Seamless Rain Gutter Solutions can evaluate your current rain gutters (or lack of rain gutters) and give you an honest, proper and fair evaluation. Click here to learn more or give us a call at 512-262-7104 today!
