Rainwater will hurt your home in many ways. Most of these will compromise the home’s structure and cost bundles of money to repair. Below are just a few of the problems uncontrolled water will cause.

1) Foundations: Water falling off the roof ends up by your foundation. This water keeps the soil moist which in turn eats away at the cement. This will eventually crack the cement letting water in leading to flooded basements. The perimeter drains around newer houses are made for groundwater and cannot keep up when roof water is added. Even waterproof coverings on the foundation will break down. The trick is to control that rain and funnel it away from your foundation.

2) Cement Pads: Water falling by a cement pad will undermine the pad and cause frost heaves, which will crack the pad. This is why so many garages have cracked floors. Houses with a slab will also have these cracks; you don’t notice them because there is flooring on top. If this flooring is hardwood you would see the evidence in the form of high spots or parts of the floor lifting.

3) Paint: Water will drastically shorten the life of your paint. Water running over painted surfaces will weaken the paint, which will then peel and fade. Once water saturates wood under the paint, your wood will start to rot. This now will lead to the rot moving into the frame of the house and be followed by unwanted insects. If these are not attended to in a hurry, you get into unbearable expenses.

4) Hardscapes: Water will undermine any walkways, stone walls, and stonework. Any water going under in the winter will freeze and heave the costly hardscape.

5) Splashing: Water splashing off the ground, decks, or walks will rot any exposed wood, leading to the necessity of replacing door jambs, windowsills, decking, etc.

6) Flower Beds: The water coming off the roof will cut a line in any plants and ruin mulch, flower beds and lawns close to the house

7) Ice: Water falling on walkways and driveways will have ice in the winter, which could be responsible for injuries from falls.

All of these problems and more can be solved by controlling the rainwater with one of our seamless gutter systems. These gutter systems will protect your house by directing the water to a safe location and prevent these costly repairs, while at the same time giving your house that finishing touch.

Your home is your largest investment. Protect it against its largest threat, WATER.

If you’re ready to invest in high-quality seamless gutters for your home or property, rely on us. For over 30 years, the skilled staff at A-1 Seamless Gutters Inc. has provided trusted installation services and products for our community. We proudly serve clients in Androscoggin County, Oxford County, Kennebec County and Central Maine, including Auburn, Augusta, Brunswick, Farmington, Gardiner, Greene, Lewiston, Mechanic Falls, and Winthrop, ME. Give us a call today to learn more about our products or to set up an appointment!