The Quiet Path of Rainwater to Protection Few things seem so unassuming as those gutters at roof level. Once, water ran down gutter channels and away to geographical ends. Water leaks through the walls and thereby greatly impairs their integrity. Apart from aesthetic purposes, a clean gutter also protects a house from water damage - a problem often left unattended for far too long until it reaches the point of no return. When Neglect Turns into Costly Repairs They are almost never noticed until the first roadblock to their function has been set. Leaves or twigs, together with debris perhaps carried out by gusty winds, clog the downpipes. Water spilling out in profusion from clogged pipes stains the walls and displaces the soil. In the worst cases, the water causes dampness to the foundations. Regular maintenance can prevent small troubles from becoming major and expensive. All the little things in maintenance go a long way in keeping the home's structure intact. Besides...