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Plano Neighborhood Services explains gutter maintenance to prevent foundation damage
Summary
Tom, a representative of Plano Neighborhood Services, described how gutters move roof water away from foundations, what to inspect each spring and fall, and that the city educates homeowners and may require repairs when gutter systems fail.
Tom, a representative of Neighborhood Services, told Plano Property Checkup listeners that gutters protect homes by channeling roof water away from foundations and siding to prevent rot, soil erosion and foundation shifting.
"Gutters are a way to protect your home from water," Tom said. "It sheds water off the roof, collects along the gutters and then the downspouts to an area away from the foundation." He added, "Water will take the least path of resistance, so we want to make sure that it's not…
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