What Happens When Your Home Does Not Have Gutters Or Downspouts?

On many occasions, we receive questions about whether or not it is necessary to install gutters in a home. The truth is that we do not always have the obligation to do so, but the consequences of not putting in a stormwater evacuation system are quite evident. We tell you what happens when a building does not have gutters to manage rainwater.

The appearance of leaks in the facade

Without a doubt, one of the worst things that can happen to a building is rainwater falling from the eaves of the roof directly onto the entire façade. Initially it is true that a little water does not have to cause damage, but over time the humidity ends up penetrating the walls . Causing water stains to appear on the walls of the houses and putting the construction at risk.

Presence of leaks in the roof

You might think that gutters have little to do with the state of the roof. However, these types of installations require periodic reviews , both to install them and to carry out the usual annual maintenance. So it is more possible to identify any damage to the roof, such as moved or broken tiles that can cause water to enter the building. In addition, when doing any gutter repair, the general condition of the roof is always reviewed.

Foundations in poor condition

When rainwater is not properly channeled, we have seen that it can enter the interior of the building through both the roof and the walls, but it can also affect a very important part of the home. The foundations.

If the rain falls on the base of the building constantly, it ends up filtering through the ground, reaching the interior of the foundations. Which can endanger the integrity of the entire house.

Damage to the sidewalks or the garden

Likewise, if we do not have channels with downspouts that are responsible for evacuating rainwater correctly, it falls directly from the edges of the roof on everything around it. If you have a garden, the areas where the water falls will stagnate, causing the grass not to come out. While if it falls on the sidewalk it can damage it or flood it. In addition to disturbing pedestrians who pass by on the street.

Complaints from neighbors

In accordance with the civil code, rainwater from your roof cannot be spilled under any circumstances on a property that is not yours . So if it falls in the neighbor's garden or on their roof, they may even report you. Although the most common is that they notify you in advance so that you can solve the problem.