Why Do I Need Rain Gutters?

All Aluminum Gutters

531 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704

(631) 816-2498

As a homeowner, you have probably heard time and time again about how important it is to have rain gutters on your home. Whether it was when you were buying your home, selling your home, or remodeling your home, at one point or another mention must have been made about this particularly critical feature of your home's drainage system. 

But with so much focus and attention on rain gutters and the need to have them installed, have you ever wondered what purpose they serve and why your home needs them to function? If you have racked your brain in the past for answers to these questions, we have exactly what you need:

• When your home does not have rain gutters installed, any water produced from rain or melted snow may find itself pooling up next to your foundation. If the ground becomes overly full with excess water, your foundation may crack and start to leak. 
• Homes without gutters tend to feel the effects of water more since it comes into contact with the home on a greater scale. If runoff occurs down the exterior of your home rather than through gutters, mold and mildew can start to form or the paint on your siding may peel.
• If you rely on your basement for storage or spare rooms, then we bet you'd prefer not to be swimming in it. Should your home lack functional gutters, water could start to seep through even the smallest cracks in your walls or foundation and wind up on the bottom floor of your humble abode. 

While you read through this list, did something trigger you to take a look at the rain gutters on your home? The next time you step outside, take a moment to inspect the exterior of your home and make sure that your gutters are securely fastened and working properly. In the event that they aren't (or in the event that you don't have any) contact All Aluminum Gutters to get your home back in working order. For more information on the gutter repair and installation services we offer, visit us on our website or contact us at (631) 816-2498 today!