Rain can grow beautiful flowers, wash away pollen in the air, and create a rainbow over a fresh new day, but rainfall can also cause problems. Washing away soil, flooding, and creating mold. Rain gutters help protect your home from the potential damage of rain, but they also do so much more. From preventing damage to the roof to protect the home’s foundation, rain gutters help maintain the home from top to bottom. If you don’t have rain gutters, keep reading to find out more about the benefits of installing a gutter system.
Protect Your Home from Wood Rot or Mildew
Without gutters, rain is not moved away from the home, and it can accumulate beneath the eaves of the house. Additionally, mildew and wood warp or rot may occur when water is able to access the wooden parts of the home.
Prevent Roof Problems and Reduce Frequency of Replacement
Gutters also direct water away from the roof. When water is able to sit upon the roof or accumulate under the eaves, the added weight may lead to sagging in the roof, rot, or leaks and water damage inside the house.
Keep Out Insects and Other Pests
A good gutter system will also keep insects away from the roof. They block potential areas where pests, both large and small, can typically gain access to the home. Preventing bugs, raccoons, bees, and bats from entering the house through the eaves, a gutter system can deter potential exterminator and home repair costs associated with damage caused by a variety of pests.
Maintain a Solid Foundation
When water runs directly into the ground around the home, it will erode the soil. This will allow the water to run into the foundation. Over time, the water can wear away the foundation materials. If you have a minor foundation concern already, this water flow can lead to serious foundation problems.
Maintain Exterior Paint
When rain water is able to flow directly down the side of the house, it can wear away the exterior paint or cause brick to erode over time. A rain gutter system will reroute the flow of water away from the home, so it does not damage these exterior surfaces. This can save you significant time and money on maintenance.
Meet the Platinum Gutters Team
At Platinum Gutters, our skilled team of professionals offer a wide range of gutter system styles to meet the needs of home owners in Flower Mound, Collin County, and throughout the DFW Metroplex. If you would like to schedule a free estimate appointment, contact our friendly team. We’ll work with you to schedule an appointment that fits your schedule and offer a fair price quote to help you make the most informed decision possible concerning your gutter system.