Despite how simple they may seem in their functionality, rain gutters offer so much protection to the structure and exterior of your home. The gutter installation experts at Gardner Services in Frankfort, KY, want you to understand just how integral rain gutters are to the longevity of your home.

One of the primary purposes of rain gutters is to protect the foundation of your house. Without gutters, rainwater would just drip off of the roof and down onto the edges of the foundation and slowly cause it to erode. A proper gutter installation ensures that rainwater gets diverted away from the foundation by at least two feet.

Rain gutters also help preserve the exterior of your home, whether it's covered in siding, brick, stucco, or paint. Although these materials are meant to shield your home's architectural structure, they were not designed to withstand direct damage from water. While strong winds can still force rainwater back onto the exterior, the more water that can be diverted away, the better.

Gardner Services wants you to remember that rain gutters can only provide this kind of efficacy if they are in good condition. Rain gutters need to be inspected every now and then, especially if they are the older kind that uses joints.

These joints can easily become damaged and corroded, which can lead to leaks and subsequent erosion. Should you find any leaks, Gardner Services offers gutter repair. However, the easiest way to prevent this is to install newer, seamless gutters. As the term suggests, seamless gutters have no joints, therefore no vulnerable spots.

If you have an older gutter system and would like a new seamless gutter installation, call Gardner Services today at (502) 682-3373. To learn more about all of their services, please visit their website.