The role of gutters in water management is crucial for protecting your home from water-related damage and maintaining its structural integrity. Gutters are a key component of your home’s exterior that serve several important functions in effectively managing rainwater. Here’s an explanation of the role of gutters in water management: Rainwater Collection: The primary purpose of gutters is to collect rainwater that flows down your roof. As rain falls, it runs off the roof’s surface and into the gutters. Without gutters, this water would simply fall to the ground, potentially causing erosion and issues around your home’s foundation. Direction of…
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Up until the late 90’s or so, the importance of proper roof ventilation wasn’t really understood, as a result, it’s estimated that as many as 90% of American homes built in the 20th Century were constructed with inadequate ventilation! This realization came with the answers to mysteries that have plagued homeowners and roofers for years. From condensation that appeared with no seeming cause, to mysterious water damage, learning about proper ventilation changed the roofing and housing industry forever! Armed with this knowledge, we have developed many solutions to the problem and answers to questions we didn’t have before. Today we…