Gutters and Roof Drainage: The Overlooked System That Protects Your Roof
Quick answer: A properly functioning gutter and drainage system removes roughly 1 gallon of water per minute per downspout during a heavy Atlanta thunderstorm — and when it fails (clogs, improper pitch, undersized downspouts, or gutters pulling away from the fascia), that water backs up under shingles, saturates the roof deck, and causes fascia rot,…