Why install rain gutter drainage system on your roof?

Installing rain gutters is something that is very important. The purpose of gutter and downspout systems is to collect rainwater from the roof and direct it away from the building foundation by means of downspout extensions, splash blocks, or underground drain lines.  As a matter of fact, If you don’t install a rain gutter system on your home when you build it or install a new system when your existing one is in disrepair, you’re looking at a lot of issues. 

What happens if the gutter system is not installed?

•A gutter system that is not in good shape can cause water to run underneath the shingles on the roof. This can cause roof damage to occur. This is also an issue when it snows, so it is important that you have a rain gutter in place for when the snow melts.

•A home without a gutter system will have water running down the side of the house. This means that the water can get underneath the siding if the home is sided. This also means that erosion can occur in some places. For example, a brick home may encounter erosion and there is the fact that a “rusting” effect can occur.

•The foundation can become damaged. When the foundation has large amounts of water running against it for long periods, cracks start to form.

•Without gutters in place, you literally have a moat around your house. This is not good news for you if you have a basement. The basement can easily flood if there are any cracks in your foundation.

As you can see, there are a lot of reasons to have a rain gutter system in place. The water will drain off of your home in a nice and neat manner. You won’t have to worry about flooding around your home, a leaky basement, or a suffering roof.

The gutters are not very expensive, it does depend on what kind you buy because there are various materials used to make gutters.  When deciding on gutter guards, gutter covers, gutter screens, or gutter filters, one of the factors that must be considered is the environmental conditions the parts will see during their lifetime. When searching for the right material for your new gutter system, there are many options to choose from, each material has its pros and its cons, when choosing different gutter protection products are crucial to the performance and longevity of the system. So it is important for you to figure out which is best for you and your home.

But even if the cost is an issue, it is important to keep in mind that the cost to repair damage to your home will always exceed the cost of having a rain gutter system installed on your home. 

When you are ready to begin your next gutter project, San-gobuild®  is here to help, we carry the highest quality PVC & aluminum gutters and accessories. Our catalog has a wide selection of gauges, colors, and thicknesses to meet every need. Thanks for reading!