Although often overlooked, the state of your gutters plays an important role in protecting your home from water damage. If not maintained properly it can affect your foundation. If your gutters begin to fail, it could cause issues for your home’s structural integrity and safety, as well as lower your property value. Problems with gutters can also result in thousands of dollars in repairs with water issues and foundation repairs.
One of the most common issues homeowners face with their gutters is when they fail to drain and direct rainwater away from their homes. It’s a well-known fact that water is the biggest threat to concrete foundations. The soil around your home plays an important part in supporting your foundation. When this soil becomes oversaturated with water, it can cause the soil to shift and erode which then causes the foundation to crack.
Can Gutters protect from foundation damage?
There are several ways to prevent this before it becomes a problem. The main way to prevent this starts with your gutters. A good gutter system has a slight slope to allow the water to flow towards the downspouts and away from your house. After a while, your gutter system will become clogged due to leaves and other debris that falls into it. This clogging blocks the flow of water going towards the downspouts and then causes sagging due to the excess water sitting in your gutters.
Even if you get up on a ladder to clean out your gutters seasonally, or hire a gutter cleaning service, your gutter system will still be compromised which will make it difficult for the water to flow away from your home. Even a good gutter still requires a lot of maintenance. Many homeowners choose to just install gutter guards on top of their existing gutter which can help a temporarily, but in the long run will always fail.
What makes Ever-Clean gutter system better
The Ever-Clean Gutter System is a guaranteed clog free, maintenance free gutter. Our patented design is fully enclosed which prevents any leaves or debris from entering the gutter. With the Ever-Clean Gutter, there’s no need to worry about clogging or sagging. Therefore, no need to worry about water damage to your foundation. So instead of investing in a gutter that still requires maintenance, consider upgrading to a premium gutter guard to protect your home and your foundation. As a locally owned business of 20 years, we pride ourselves in helping Kentucky homeowners protect their homes and we would love to help you as well!
