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The Importance of Gutter Downspout Extensions: Protecting Your Home’s Foundation

October 26, 2026zacExterior, Foundation, General, Grading/Drainage, Gutters, Homeowner Tips, Informational

Gutter systems are essential for maintaining a dry and stable home, but the effectiveness of your gutters depends heavily on how well they direct water away from your house. This is where downspout extensions come in. These simple yet crucial additions to your gutter system help channel rainwater safely away from your foundation, protecting your home from a range of potential issues. Here we’ll explore […]

graphic of proper grading around a house

Why Proper Grading is Crucial

January 12, 2019February 11, 2022zacExterior, Grading/Drainage, Homeowner Tips

Grading, in terms of the ground around the home, is the slope of the ground/soil around the foundation/perimeter of the home. Proper grading (or correct grading) is positive, or sloping away from the house. This is vital to ensure proper drainage of water away from the home’s foundation. Proper grading can prevent things like leaks, cracks in foundations, rot of wooden structural members, and other […]