Trouble Area #3
Poorly installed and maintenance gutters cause more damage than any other component of the home. In fact, they cause more damage than most natural disasters. In addition, poorly maintained gutters are a fire risk while defective gutters waste an opportunity to capture and reuse the valuable water through rainwater harvesting. Here is shown a complete failure of a critical section of gutter which caused settlement to the foundation and fireplace amounting to over $100,000

Location: Roof eaves, gutters and downspouts
Symptoms: Clogging debris, leaky seams, poor or no slope, standing water, overflows
Damage Risks: Premature gutter failure, foundation, siding, eaves damage, gutter fire risk.
Damage Costs: $1,000 - $75,000
Preventive Action: Inspect and clean gutters, downspouts and drainage systems quarterly. Install RainTube gutter protection system to insure proper functioning between services.
 
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