Chapter 1: What Every Homeowner Should know About Gutters
A Couple of Facts you May Not Know:
- Two inches of rain can send 1,000 gallons of water down your drains and spouts
- Rainwater runoff is the #1 cause of basement flooding
- Downspouts should extend 6ft. from your basement wall
- Most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage
- The National Association of Certified Inspectors suggests the key to mold control is moisture control
- A Virginia Tech study listed properly flowing gutter and downspouts as key tools to prevent moisture problems
- The Illinois Department of Public Health suggests cleaning clogged gutters to control mosquito populations near your home
- There are more than 164,000 ER-treated injuries from ladder falls in the US each Year
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