Hawaii gets its fair share of tropical storms, making it important for island homeowners to think of effective ways to protect their properties from wet weather. Residential gutters play a significant role in guarding a home from the potentially damaging effects of a rainy season by allowing water to drain a safe distance away from the structure. As Hawaii’s leading gutter contractors, A-Plus Seamless Raingutters has firsthand knowledge of the kind of impact severe storms and steady rainfall may have when a gutter system is clogged or not working efficiently.

A new gutter system installation is often the perfect solution, which will prevent the following disasters:

• Siding Damage: If rainwater gets backed up in the gutters and begins to drain down the side of a home, it can result in irreparable damage to the siding. Water stains and warping may appear, decreasing curb appeal and property value. Damage can occur to siding made of many different materials, including wood, vinyl, and brick.

• Foundation Flooding: When residential gutters don’t carry water far enough away from a home’s foundation, it will begin to accumulate too close to the infrastructure. This pooling water may begin to cause cracks in the foundation, which will then allow water and moisture to seep inside, leading to interior flooding.
• Landscape Erosion: It’s not good news when the soil that a home’s foundation is built on gets so saturated with water that it begins to erode. This is what happens when water overflows from the gutter system and has nowhere to go but right into the landscape at the base of the structure.

Failure to take care of your residential gutters or have the proper system installed can have serious consequences. Contact A-Plus Seamless Raingutters at (808) 623-0394, or visit them online for more information regarding gutter replacement and installation services.