Why Roof Gutters Are a Worthwhile Investment

SAN MATEO — Roof gutters are responsible for diverting water off of the roof and away from the home. Throughout the San Francisco Peninsula, there are a lot of older homes that don’t have gutters. While these homes may have been missing gutters for a long time, it’s important to understand the gradual toll this state of affairs can have on their structural stability.

When a home doesn’t have gutters, rainwater runs off the roofline straight onto the ground below. As the water collects, it creates what is essentially a trench around the home. This water can seep down to the home’s foundation and undermine its stability. Later, when the soil around the home dries up in warm weather, the resulting conditions leave the foundation susceptible to problems like sinking and cracking.

If you own a home that doesn’t have roof gutters, you may have been dissuaded from installing them due to the cost involved. However, in light of the aforementioned issues, the cost of installing gutters is far less expensive than the cost of repairing foundation damage that results from not having them. That’s why you should consider investing in gutters to ensure water is properly diverted away from your home.