The Importance of Eavestroughs
The purpose of eavestroughs is to correctly and efficiently control the flow of water from the roof to the ground.
First and probably the most obvious is to direct the water away from the foundation of your home. When water sits around your foundation it causes many various issues. This becomes a bigger issue in the winter when freezing occurs which can cause a crack in your foundation wall. Water around the foundation will also give your basement a damp feeling and makes the risk of mold extremely high. Properly installed eavestroughs and downspouts will collect all the roof water then deliver it to the ground, and direct the water flow away from your home.
Another important reason for eavestroughs is to stop erosion of the soil around your home or the wash out of landscaping. There is a lot of water that falls off your roof each rainfall and without an eavestrough system it will cascade on to the ground like a mini waterfall. This overtime can create a large hole around your entire home and wash out any gardens or softer materials that may be around your home.
One other important reason to install eavestrough is to protect your home from splash-back. If water does fall off your roof like explained in the paragraph above it will then create a splash as it hits the ground. This in turn will spray on to your building. This will often result in dirt splashing all over the siding or lower windows of your home. It will also create water staining on any brick or wood siding homes. If any of this water is falling on to a deck or patio it will shorten the lifespan of those materials too. Make sure eavestrough is placed over top of your driveway to keep as much ice as possible off it in the winter.
Another key factor to remember about your eavestrough is the importance of maintenance. Eavestroughs must be cleaned out on a regular basis. If you wait until they are clogged up and full of leaves and other gunk you have waited too long!
Property Value – The façade of your home is one of the most important pieces of your property’s value. Without this looking great, you could run into issues in regards to curb appeal. Curb appeal is one of the most important things that you can have when it comes to owning a home. If you ever want to sell it or get it appraised, this is an important factor.
