One of the most commonly overlooked home maintenance items has to do with your gutters. Many homeowners neglect their gutters which can cause major problems down the road. At SMA Exteriors we help residents in and around Cape Coral, Florida ensure their gutters are installed and functioning as they should. If you have gutters that are damaged or not working properly feel free to reach out to our team today for a free estimate on new gutters!

Why Are Gutters Important?

There are a number of reasons why gutters are important to help protect your home, a few of which include:

• Protect Your Home From Water Damage – Water is the enemy of any home. With the Cape Coral, Florida area seeing its fair share of rain and severe weather it’s important that you install gutters to divert water away from the foundation of your home. Without gutters, water will be drawn to your home’s foundation and ultimately cause water problems in the not so distant future.
• Protect Your Roof – Gutters also help to extend the life of your roof shingles. Keeping your roof and gutters free of debris helps to avoid debris from getting under your shingles and causing leaks and other water damage.
• Prevents Erosion – If you look around the perimeter of most homes without gutters, you’ll see soil that has been eroded and is likely sloping towards the foundation. This is a big problem that can cause significant issues for your home’s foundation. Gutters help to prevent soil from eroding away around the exterior of your home. Erosion over time can cause water to infiltrate your foundation and lead to cracking and mold and mildew buildup which can be bad for the health of you and your family.
• Protect Your Siding – Without gutters rain will run off your roof and soak anything in its path, which in most cases is your siding. Over time even the strongest of siding can succumb to the large amount of rain that is very common here in Southwest Florida.

Free Estimate for New Gutters

If you’ve gone long enough with damaged or missing gutters, don’t hesitate to reach out to SMA Exteriors today for a free estimate. We’ll come to your home and show you the different gutter options we have and why installing gutters should be at the top of your list in the new year! Call (239) 381-8339 today to schedule an appointment with one of our team members.