Pro Tip To Avoid Home Water Intrusion: Keep Your Downspouts DOWN

We see this a lot.

Easily avoidable situation:

Homeowner forgets to re-lower their downspouts after moving the garbage bins or mower from front to back lawns. 

Eventually it rains.  And their inside while it rains, not noticing the problem.  

The entire roof is now collecting and funneling water directly next to your foundation.  BIG MISTAKE.  

Grade Near Foundation Erodes

Gutter Emitters Clog

Water Pools Next To Foundation

Eventually Water Decays Foundation & Influtrates Home

Water is directed by 2 traits:
Gravity & The Path Of Least Resistance

Keep Your Downspouts Down

Effectively Directing Water Away From Your Foundation

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