When building a new home it is never a question whether to add gutters and downspouts to your investment, however, it is not always an option chosen when building a garage. While gutters may not seem glamorous and can be presented as an extra expense, they serve a very important purpose: to prevent rainwater from draining into and around your garage causing damage to the foundation. Without gutters, issues will arise rather quickly that will not only affect your garage but also your yard and potentially your home.

Why Gutters Are Important

Foundation Damage

On a garage with no gutters, rainwater is allowed to pour off the side of the roof and drip onto the soil.  This dripping causes severe erosion of that soil causing the foundation to settle and crack.  If left unattended, this settlement will eventually cause the windows, service door and overhead door to not operate correctly and limit the use of your garage.  Foundation & garage slab issues are the most common reasons we tear down an old garage.

Siding and Mold Issues

After investing in siding the last thing you want to do is create an environment perfect for growing mold. Without gutters, the siding will continually collect excess runoff from the roof that will eventually become unsightly and difficult to keep clean. By installing gutters, the rainfall will be properly directed away from the garage rather than down the siding, further protecting your investment. 

Landscaping & Hardscape Issues

Rainwater coming off a roof of a garage can cause erosion of the soil damaging plantings, ponding water in planting beds and grassy areas as well as damage concrete and paver patios and walkways.

If you have an old garage with any of these issues and are looking to build a new garage, contact Heartland Garage Builders at 224-326-2698 or book online at HeartlandGarageBuilders.com for a free consultation.