A lot of people ask us if rainwater can damage a home’s concrete foundation.
The answer is yes.
Unfortunately we have seen this on more than one occasion. It is not a scare tactic trying to convince you that you need gutter guards. You do not necessarily have to have gutter guards- what you need is functional gutters. Gutter guards just happen to keep your gutters and downspouts functional.
Related articles:
Water from Clogged Gutters and Downspouts Can Crack a Home’s Foundation – This article describes how clogged gutters lead to standing water around your home’s foundation.
How Standing Water Damages Cement Foundations – This article describes how standing water damages cement foundations.
Standing water in gutters also leads to other issues such as gutter trees, attic mold, and insect infestations.
Conclusion:
Either get out there and clean those gutters or contact the professionals of Gutter Glove of North Carolina to put an end to gutter cleaning and foundation damage fears!
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