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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are fairly simple and low cost considering how important they are: protecting much more valuable areas of your house. Gutters help keep rain off the wood or siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, routing it discreetly away from your foundation.
That means, anything that protects your gutters from damage and helps them function even more efficiently is a smart investment.
Gutter guards are an inexpensive product you can add to almost any style of gutters, and they function as a protective barrier for your gutters so large debris and pests aren’t able to get inside of them. Purchasing leaf guards can be a money-saving choice that you’ll thank yourself for many years.
There are a lot of styles of gutter guard. The type you install will depend on your available budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
True Clean Gutters installs all styles of gutter guards in Troy. Call 518-241-5365 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation quote today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
On average, gutter guards will cost around as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. But in the long run, you’re going to save a lot of time and money by installing them. Here are some of the reasons we encourage you to install gutter guards on your home:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep leaves and debris out of your gutters. Otherwise large pieces settle in the gutter first, then small pieces collect around them. Of all the different gutter guard models, all of them block these larger pieces of debris from becoming stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to stream through the gutters faster because it is unhindered by large debris or leaves. Rain is one of the main reasons for mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the time rain spends sitting still, leading to mold and mildew.
Prevent Pests from Nesting – Keeping squirrels, chipmunks, birds and insects out of your gutters and off the roof is often a constant struggle. Every type of gutter guard prevents animals from crafting nests within the gutter. Many homeowners decide to install gutter guards just for this reason.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards need to be removed in order to clean the gutters, but if they are installed, this project won’t have to be done as regularly. Leaf guards cut down the frequency that you have to clean out the gutters – or or hire a company to do it for you – so that you may only need to have them cleaned out once a year.
Protection From Fires – A common way fires spread to homes is when embers fall into gutters where there is dry debris. This debris fuels the fire until it becomes too large and damages the roof, followed by the rest of the home. A basic gutter guard installation can protect your home from the risk of fire.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you happen to live in an area that gets below-freezing temperatures, snow and sleet, you’ll be interested to know that gutter guards can help stop snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their designs redirect melting snow and ice to get it off your roof faster.
These are all issues that affect hundreds of thousands of homes each year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of the house. If you haven’t thought about installing them before, it could be time to think about it.
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Professional Gutter Guard Installation
As you can see, there are many benefits of gutter guards. While it may be tempting to run out and buy the model you think will work best – how much different could they be, right? – you will still have to install them correctly. Ultimately, you’re much better off letting a professional gutter guard installation service do the job for you.
Not only will professional installation be a lot more reliable than DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer should be able to suggest the best type of gutter for your house in the first place. They know all of the styles, and they will consider each factor carefully when deciding their recommendation.
Here are a few of the factors a gutter guard installer will think about when choosing the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards can be manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of other materials. Some gutter guards are designed for temporary use and some are designed to last as long as your gutters. The material is a key role in how long gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The only style of gutter guards we would recommend for a homeowner to install themselves is the drop in type that don’t require fastening to the gutters. Installing the other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, might damage your gutters if they are not installed correctly.
Appearance – A lot of gutter guards boast a low profile so they cannot be seen from ground level, while some styles are visible. If this is an important requirement, you will be limited on the style of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have on your home. If it is important for you to have low profile gutter guards, it might be necessary to install new gutters.
Warranty – Many gutter guard styles will come with a shorter warranty, however most of the aluminum types are guaranteed for at least 10-20 years. By hiring a licensed gutter guard installer in Troy (instead of doing it yourself), you won’t void the warranty. Gutter guards should not lift your shingles, nor should their installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing by having True Clean Gutters install your gutter guards is that we’ll return and fix them free of charge if there is an issue related to the installation from our team.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in determining which gutter guards you will have installed. We offer a wide range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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