Gutters and downspouts preserve your home, keeping it moisture-free by redirecting water from the roof and foundation.  This process protects the basement and protects your home against potential water damage. Furthermore, gutters and downspouts contribute to reducing humidity levels in your living space, promoting improved indoor air quality and breathability for the entire household.  

More Ways Gutters & Downspouts Affect Moisture

Madison residents need no reminder of how hot and humid the city gets during the summer months. Poorly maintained gutters can contribute to even worse humidity levels in the home, particularly during the late summer and early fall. Clogged gutters and downspouts affect their ability to divert water from your home. Leaves, twigs, debris, and even bird nests can contribute to clogged gutters, which can lead to excess moisture seeping into the soil, affecting the structure of your home and contributing to mold growth, water damage, and poor indoor air quality.  

The Importance of Properly Maintained Gutters & Downspouts

By maintaining your gutters and downspouts, you safeguard your property against the dangers excess moisture creates. The best maintenance happens with regular inspections that can spot damages such as cracks, that interfere with their performance. Cleaning the gutters, a couple of times or more each year reduces moisture-related issues. You’ll feel peace of mind with properly maintained gutters protecting your home. It’s definitely reassuring to know you're protecting your family from moisture-related issues and your home against structural damage. Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing, drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained team of technicians utilizes only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™ and MaxxBarrier™ waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer. If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.