With the troubles that can come with rain gutters, many homeowners ask themselves if they are even necessary.
While some lower-quality and neglected gutters are prone to problems, like leaks, clogs, and sags, overall, these gutters play an important role in protecting your home. Thankfully, there are ways to ensure you don’t run into these issues (installing leaf guards, frequent inspections, and regular cleanings) and keep your rain gutters functioning well.
Today, we’re taking a look into whether these gutters are truly necessary for your home. Continue reading to find out more.
Why Are Rain Gutters Important?
Rain gutters are responsible for redirecting rainwater away from your home, including its siding, doors, windows, and foundation. Here are a few why they are important:
Avoid Foundation Issues With Rain Gutters — While your property’s foundation was built to last, it is not indestructible. When a foundation is exposed to water, its integrity is weakened, and it may not withstand the potential damages. Without gutters, rainwater runs down the sides of your home and can pool around its base. Over time, and as this happens repeatedly, your foundation can form cracks and pores that can compromise your property’s structural integrity.
Rain Gutters Can Prevent Flooding — As these cracks and pores in your foundation form become more serious, pooled water can make its way into your home, specifically your basement. This can lead to severe water damage that can result in other issues, such as mold.
Gutters Help Preserve Your Landscaping and Avoid Erosion — As illustrated above, homes without gutters are likely to experience pooling around the foundation, which can lead to soil and plant damage. Properly working gutters and downspouts will direct water away from your foundational plantings, ensuring your landscaping is unharmed.
Protect the Exteriors of Your Home with Rain Gutters — When gutters are not there to catch water from your roof, it has nowhere to go except down the sides of your house. Over time, this can cause major damage to your siding, doors, and windows and lead to problems like mold, mildew, stains, and rotting.
Are Rain Gutters Necessary?
In some cases, these gutters are not necessary for your property. While these situations are uncommon, here are a few scenarios where gutters may not be required:
- Sloped landscaping directly surrounding your house
- Located in an arid area with little annual rainfall
- Property features a long overhang or extension
- Concrete completely surrounds your home
Contact M & M Gutters & Exteriors
While gutters are not typically required by law, many homeowners, regardless of their situation, opt to have rain gutters installed on their homes—especially Utah homeowners.
For the best in gutters and exteriors, contact the experts at M & M Gutters. With over 25 years of experience, our knowledgeable and skilled professionals will get the job done effectively and efficiently. Our helpful technicians only use high-quality materials and service new builds, current homes, and businesses. Contact M & M Gutters to learn more today. We proudly serve Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah cities.