There are far more parts to a roof than just the shingles that are visible from the exterior and one of the swiftest methods for negatively impacting the structural integrity of a roof is to have inadequately maintained gutters since the gutters and downspouts are essential for keeping the roof dry and helping to avoid the high costs that might be associated with poor maintenance and a full Virginia roof replacement. Water during a storm can often overflow or back up during torrential rains and may start to damage the walls of the home and the roof itself.