What Are Gutters For and Why Are They Important?
Short Answer: Gutters are the narrow channels along the edge of your roof that catch rainwater and melted snow and send it through downspouts away from your home’s foundation. A working gutter system protects your roof, siding, landscaping, and basement from water damage. Without gutters, rainwater pours straight off your roof, eroding soil, staining siding, and pooling against your foundation, where it leads to cracks, leaks, and basement flooding.
