How Gutters Protect Your Home’s Foundation

Wouldn’t you rather invest in new gutters to protect your property from costly foundation issues than deal with the sizable expense and hassle of repairing your foundation? It’s certainly easier to prevent foundation issues than it is to treat them once they appear. The good news is that gutter replacement is a simple, budget-friendly installation that can be done in a short period of time. And it will save you hassles and money. 

Read on to gain valuable insights into the value of these overlooked, yet vital components in your exterior’s upkeep—gutters! 

Safeguard Your Foundation with New Gutters

The Problem of Missing or Faulty Gutters

Without a gutter system, water runs off your roof onto the ground around the perimeter of your home. Once water starts pooling around your house, your landscaping can become compromised. Next, water can seep into cracks and crevices in your foundation, weakening it and wreaking havoc on it—possibly before you are even aware of it. Basement flooding can also occur, creating another costly issue that drains both time and money. 

Gutters Direct Water away from Your Home

Gutters may be small, but they have an essential job—to direct water away. Moisture intrusion is your home’s enemy, so it’s vital that you install reliable gutters to collect and channel water and melting snow away from your home through downspouts. This simple process preserves your exterior and decreases the maintenance and repairs it would otherwise need. Safeguard your siding, windows, doors, basement, roof, foundation, and more—with gutters and downspouts you can count on. 

Prevent Soil Erosion

When soil becomes saturated with water due to faulty or missing gutters, it tends to shift and erode. Soil erosion can harm your garden and create uneven walkways, making it more likely someone could trip and fall on your property. 

Avoid Basement Flooding

Bypass the hassles of basement flooding by keeping your gutters in good condition. When a basement floods due to faulty or missing gutters, it’s important to quickly contact a water remediation company to dry out the basement. If a basement isn’t dried out promptly, unhealthy mold can grow, putting homeowners at risk. 

Bypass Costly Structural Damage

Without gutters, the water from rain showers and melting snow has nowhere else to go but down—straight toward your foundation. Yikes! Your home’s foundation is a vital structural component. Damage to it has severe consequences on your whole house. When water pools around your foundation—particularly if it happens frequently or for extended periods of time—it can cause structural issues. While problems begin small, others can be serious enough to compromise the integrity and stability of your house. 

Signs You May Have Foundation Issues 

If you don’t have gutters or your gutters have needed repairs for quite some time, it’s possible you may already have foundation issues. Here are some signs to look for:

• Is it hard to shut your doors and windows?
• Are your floors uneven?
• Do your walls look like they are bowing?
• Are there some spaces between your walls and ceilings?
• Do you notice a musty, moldy or mildew odor in your home?
• Is there condensation on your walls or floor? 
• Is the humidity in your interior high?
• Do you have noticeable water leaks? 
• Is your flooring discolored?

The Importance of Gutter Maintenance 

Your property’s gutter drainage system needs regular cleaning to avoid clogs caused by the buildup of dirt, debris, asphalt granules, and possibly even stray balls from nearby games. If you want to bypass the risks involved in climbing a ladder and cleaning your gutters by hand, consider investing in gutter guards. These helpful additions to your gutters allow water to flow into your drainage system while keeping debris out of them. 

Additionally, gutters should be inspected after major storms to ensure they aren’t compromised in any way. If they detach from your home, they will need to be reattached promptly to avoid moisture damage. Loose screws and bolts can make gutters sag, which can cause water to spill over onto your home’s perimeter instead of being channeled away. Gutters need to be securely anchored to your home to function properly—which is another reason prompt attention to their maintenance and repair needs are so essential. 

Maintain your gutters and you will:

Avoid Costly Repairs in Your Foundation and More!

Well-functioning gutters safeguard your home exterior from damage to your foundation, roof, siding, landscaping, windows, and doors. Avoiding the need for repairs caused by damage saves you time and money. 

Ensure the Longevity of Your Gutters

Proper care for your gutter system keeps them in better working order, ensuring they serve you well for their expected lifespan. 

Protect Your Roofing System

Gutter maintenance will keep water from accumulating in your roofing components and making your home vulnerable to costly leaks, moisture stains, mold, deterioration, and more. 

Get Premium Gutters Installed by Our Experienced Team

Overlooking the importance of well-functioning gutters can cost you because faulty gutters can damage your roofing, landscaping, basement, foundation, and more. Don’t risk the costly effects water damage can cause. Get replacement gutters that last, and rest at ease even in the midst of a storm. 

At Lutgen Companies, we install customized gutters with precision so you can enjoy optimal results for years to come. During our comprehensive first appointment we diagnose the issue at hand, help with color, design, and style selection, and give you an estimate within two hours. Learn more about how our gutter services can protect your foundation and exterior elements from costly harm.