Learn why it’s crucial to have gutters on a new house

Many first time home buyers and homeowners are surprised to learn that houses are typically built without gutters in Florida, and if they are a part of the construction, they aren’t always included in the base price. 

Continue reading as we discuss gutters on a new house and how they offer important protection. 

 

 

 

How do gutters work? 

Without gutters, rainwater spills over the edge of your roof and onto the side of your house, or onto the ground directly next to your house.

Gutters play an important role in protecting your home. 

When it rains, water flows down the roof and into the gutters. As rainwater collects, it travels to the base of your home, and is redirected out and away from the foundation through a downspout. 

 

What do gutters protect homes from? 

Gutters help to protect your new home from various damage including:  

• Soil erosion: When rainwater consistently falls in one place, it creates trenches and divots. These are impossible to fill because over time rain will wash the new soil away. Soil erosion can also lead to a weaker foundation, sloping, and an increased risk for water damage. 

• Foundation issues: When water seeps into your home’s foundation the soil becomes oversaturated and expands, putting enormous amounts of pressure on the foundation. Newer homes are at greater risk of this as the soil has not fully stabilized. In the long run, this causes the foundation wall and driveway to sag, leading to cracks and structural damage inside and outside your home. 

• Water damage: As rain spills over onto the side of your house, it can cause stains and get trapped in the siding, leading to mold and rot.

 

Don’t wait until serious problems such as mold, soil erosion, foundation sinking, and more occur to consider getting gutters. By then, damage can be extensive and expensive to repair and could’ve been avoided with a high-quality seamless gutter system. 

 

The right gutter installation company can help 

Moreno & Moreno is an approved vendor for the top home builders in Central Florida and have installed gutters on thousands of new houses. With over 20 years of experience as home improvement and repair professionals, we’re trusted as the best gutter installers in Central Florida by homeowners and construction companies alike. 

 

Our seamless gutter projects are typically completed in one day. All of our seamless gutter systems are custom-built for an exact measurement and perfect fit to your home, significantly reducing the possibility of leaks. What’s more, we use the highest quality materials to give you the end result you’re looking for while effectively protecting your new home.

 

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Building or buying a new home is a huge investment, and gutters are a small but mighty way of protecting that investment. Interested in our Orlando seamless gutter services? Contact us or call us at 407.300.4500 for your free estimate.