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While installing a rain gutter may not seem that important to many homeowners, it is certainly important in preventing your home from water damage when it rains.
Gutters and downspouts provide protection in many different ways. They prevent wood rot, mold, leaky roofs, siding damage, and water in your basement, among other things.
A rain gutter collects water from your roof and runs down the downspout closest to and away from your home. This will help prevent the fascia boards from rotting and water pooling around the foundation of your home.
If you are looking to install a rain gutter, it is not as difficult as a home improvement project. If you are a weekend handyman, you can easily complete the project in one day. Stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s sell gutters and downspouts to fit any home.
Now if climbing stairs or doing home improvements isn’t for you, no problem. You will find numerous gutter and downspout contractors who will do it all for you at a very reasonable cost.
You can do an online search to find multiple companies. Look in your local yellow pages, or even talk to your home improvement store for recommendations.
Finally, after you’ve installed a rain gutter, be sure to clean it at least once a year. If your rain gutters are full of leaves, the water will just back up and overflow your house. You can clean your gutters for as little as $ 50.
Having a good gutter and downspout system installed in your home will go a long way in preventing future water and foundation problems.
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