Rain gutters are an essential and often overlooked component of a home's exterior. Before you consider scheduling a gutter installation or repair, take a moment to learn the purpose of these simple systems and the maintenance they require. Here is everything you need to know. 

Purpose

The purpose of gutters is a simple one. They're designed to collect water when it rains, direct it, and deposit it as far away from your house's foundation as possible. Without gutter installation, rain falls freely from a house's roof to the ground, picking up momentum along the way. By the time it makes contact with the ground, it carries enough force to disrupt the soil. Over even a short period of time, this can result in erosion. As water continues to fall onto the eroded soil, it can seep into the walls of the home's foundation, resulting in excessive moisture, basement flooding, and structural water damage. 

Execution 

Gutters are simple troughs that run alongside the edge of a home's roof. When it rains, water will run off the roof and into these troughs. The water is released into downspouts, which run down from the roof to the ground and extend out away from the foundation. As long as the gutters remain clear of debris, this pattern will continue each time it rains. However, with constant exposure to the elements, debris is inevitable. As the seasons change, dead leaves, twigs, acorns, walnuts, and even birds' nests can end up in your gutters. If these gifts from nature aren't removed regularly, rainwater will build up and spill over the sides of the troughs, defeating the purpose of the system. Eventually, the gutter may split at the seam or corrode where the water routinely builds up and require replacement. 

If you suspect it's time for new gutters on your home, you can count on Above All Construction In Marion, IN. This BBB®-accredited and lead-safe-certified contractor has provided prompt, affordable, warrantied gutter installation throughout Marion and the surrounding area since 2016. Visit their website or call (765) 573-5982 for a free estimate or information about financing options.