Rain gutters are essential to protecting your home from mold, mildew, and other water damage. While they can add a nice decorative element to your house, their primary purpose is to direct rainwater away from your siding and foundation. Gutters are typically installed under the edge of your roof to capture rainwater as it streams down your roof. The gutters then direct the rainwater towards downspouts, which then dispense the water into drainage systems that relocate the water away from your home’s foundation. In the south, rain gutters are essential to housing structures due to the significant rainfall and humidity…