Did you know that roof drainage is the number one cause of basement leakage? A roof’s surface area is as big as the home, therefore it collects large amounts of water in heavy rainstorms. What happens to this water after it collects, as it drains from the roof, is the difference between a soaked basement and a dry one. Make sure your gutters are always kept free of debris, to assure proper drainage. Also, maintaining your roof, as far as shingles and support systems, does just as much to contribute to proper drainage. With these easy steps, you can easily protect your basement from most seepage issues.