Why Is Your Gutter System So Important
Most homeowners know everything about their houses, but there are underlying (but essential) systems that they may ignore. Homes would be very different without gutter systems. And quite ironically, gutters are one of the most forgotten structures of our properties. Gutters protect our houses and buildings from rainwater. They collect and drain it away from our homes and their foundations, avoiding damage caused by moisture in any part of the house. When gutters get obstructed, the roof and soil around the foundation get soaked in moisture, eventually finding their way into the house and becoming a real problem. Then, the humidity will be absorbed by the basement, the concrete flooring, the crawl space, and, most importantly, the air inside the house. This air will condensate against your walls and ceilings, penetrating the surface and causing damage such as fungal wood rot and Penicillium mold growth, which aside from being a severe health hazard, are extremely expensive to repair. Th