Rainy Day House

How to Get Your Gutters Ready for Heavy Rain

Heavy rain can test a roof drainage system in ways that dry weather never reveals. When water pours off the roof, every gutter, downspout, and roof valley has to work together to carry it away from the house. A blockage or misalignment that seemed minor during a light shower can turn into an overflowing mess during a storm, leading to soaked fascia boards, eroded soil near the foundation, or water seeping into the soffit. Taking a little time before the next big downpour to