Gutters and Gutter systems play a crucial role in keeping a home strong. The work they do goes unnoticed which is exactly what should happen. But most people do not know what gutters actually do. Gutters prevent water damage to your home by directing rain water away from the roof and walls of your home. This water gets directed into the downspouts and finally into the drains. Without a properly installed or effective gutter system then your home will suffer from water leakage which seeps into your house. Through the walls, into the foundation and siding of a home. This can increase the risk of soil erosion and basement flooding which is obviously bad. Any kind of flooding in a home will introduce a homeowner to many issues such as harmful mold growth. Mold can cause many health issues and can seriously affect the health of those living there.