What Are The Consequences Of Not Having Gutters In Your Home?

Still don't have a rainwater channeling system in your home? In this post, All About Gutters Inc tell you about the importance of installing gutters to prevent possible leaks or leaks in the house. Once you read it and know the negative consequences of not having them, do not hesitate to request the help of professionals in the sector who are in charge of installing the system in your home and to avoid any problems.

Why is it necessary for your home to have gutters?

A gutter is a conduit that is used to collect rainwater from the roofs, in such a way that it redirects it to prevent it from falling directly on its façade, evacuating it at a certain distance so that the house is not affected.

Its main function is to protect the house from the effects of water but, in addition, extra functions can be added , such as storing rainwater in tanks so that you can use it later in the irrigation of gardens or even in the house itself.

In the event that your home does not have gutters, if it rains the water will fall directly from the roof. This may not seem like a big inconvenience, but over time, and especially in places where it rains very often, rainwater can have very negative consequences for your home. Here we name some of them:

Humidity and leaks

Undoubtedly, one of the most damaging situations that can happen to your home is rainwater falling from the roof directly onto the entire façade. At first it is true that a little water does not have to cause damage, but over time the water ends up penetrating the walls, causing moisture to appear on the walls of the house and putting the entire construction at risk.

Presence of leaks and moisture on the roof

The gutters have a lot to do with the facade and the roof, they require periodic reviews from time to time, which will help you to identify any possible damage to the roof, such as moved or broken tiles that can cause water to leak into the house . In addition, when doing any gutter repair, the general condition of the roof is usually reviewed.

Endanger the integrity of the home

As you have seen, when rainwater is not channeled , it can enter the interior of your home through both the roof and the walls, but it can also affect a large part of the home and one of them is the foundation.

If the rain falls on the base of the house constantly, the water ends up filtering through the ground reaching the interior of the foundation, which can endanger the integrity of your entire house.

Flooding and causing damage to sidewalks or gardens

Likewise, if you do not have gutters and downspouts that are responsible for disposing of rainwater correctly, it falls directly from the edges of the roof on everything around your home. If you have a garden, the areas where the waterfalls will stagnate, preventing the grass from flourishing. Whereas, if it falls on the sidewalks, it can cause damage, such as flooding or cracks that, in addition to being annoying for people walking on the street, can cause accidents.

In addition, the lack of gutters can cause problems with other owners: according to the Civil Code , rainwater from your roof cannot fall under any circumstances on a property that is not yours. Therefore, if it falls in the neighbor's garden or on their roof, it is possible that they may report you.

Have we convinced you? If so, it is time for you to contact us to request your gutter installation. Do you know the aluminum rainwater pipes? Read our post to find out everything.