🌧 Winter Storms: Why Water Must Flow Away From Your Home or Business

Winter storms in Florida may not bring snow, but they do bring heavy rain. When that water isn’t moved away properly, it can cause big problems fast.

The key is simple: Water should flow from the roof, into the gutters, down through drainage, and far away from the building.

If that chain breaks anywhere, trouble starts.

🏠 Step 1: Gutters Catch the Water

Your gutters are the first line of defense. They collect rainwater coming off the roof and control where it goes.

When gutters are clogged, damaged, or overflowing, water spills right next to the foundation. Over time, that can lead to:

• Foundation settling

• Erosion

• Water getting inside walls or crawl spaces

• Stained siding and fascia

Clean, properly sized gutters matter more than most people realize.

⬇️ Step 2: Downspouts Must Move Water Away

A downspout that dumps water at the base of the building is only doing half the job.

Downspouts should connect into:

• Underground drain lines

• Pop-up emitters

• Solid pipe that carries water away

This keeps stormwater from soaking the soil around your home or business.

🌊 Step 3: Drainage Carries Water Out

Once water leaves the downspout, it needs a clear path out of the yard. That’s where proper drainage comes in.

A good drainage system:

• Moves water downhill and away from the structure

• Prevents pooling near foundations

• Protects landscaping, walkways, and patios

• Handles heavy winter rains without backing up

If water stops or backs up, it usually means the drainage system needs cleaning, repair, or redesign.

🏢 Homes and Businesses Both Need This

Commercial buildings have the same risks as homes — often worse. More roof area means more water, and one weak spot can cause major damage.

Whether it’s a house, office, or retail building, the goal is the same: Get water off the roof and far away from the structure.

📞 Get Ready Before the Next Storm

Winter storms are not the time to find out your system isn’t working.

At Aqua Premier Irrigation, Gutters & Drainage, we design and install complete water-management systems — from gutters to underground drainage — so water goes where it should.

Call 904-779-3985 or visit www.aqua904.com to schedule an inspection.

Because when it rains, water should leave — not stay.