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Why Are Gutters Important?
Water is bad news for a home's foundation. If your home doesn't have a gutter system or, even worse, a gutter system that is clogged or in poor condition rainwater can do a tremendous amount of damage to the foundation, siding, landscaping and walkway areas.
Cheap, clogged or poorly maintained gutters can cause damage to the fascia, soffit and roof. If your gutters are leaking, chances are water may seep down inside your walls and damage your paint. By far, the scariest scenario for any homeowner is to face the prospect of replacing a foundation wall.
The culprit of a deteriorating foundation is typically a gutter system, or lack thereof, that deposits an incredible amount of water at the foundation, which then becomes saturated and eventually cracks. According to Jim Salmon, a home improvement expert on talk radio, a 30-foot foundation wall would cost over $20,000 to replace.
Even worse, basements can become wet and cause damage and mold inside the home.
Winter damage can be the most severe of all. Even though you might not see the damage happening right away, snow and ice put tremendous strain on your gutters. The constant presence of snow and ice on your roof and fascia, along with freezing and thawing, can cause rotting to occur quickly.
Protecting your home with gutters can you save you thousands of dollars!
