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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are fairly basic and low cost considering the purpose they serve: protecting much more valuable areas of your home. Gutters keep rain off the siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, directing it discreetly away from your house.
That means, anything that protects your gutters and helps them work even more efficiently is a good investment too.
Gutter guards are a low cost feature you can install on any style of gutters, and they serve as a protective barrier for gutters so debris and pests won’t get inside of them. Purchasing leaf guards can be a money-saving choice that you’ll happy with for year after year.
There are a lot of types of gutter guard. The style you install will depend on your available budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Rochester Gutter Service installs all styles of gutter guards in Rochester. Call 585-382-1794 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation estimate today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
Typically, gutter guards cost about as much per linear foot as the gutters cost themselves. But in the long run, you will save a lot of time and money by installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we think you should install gutter guards on your house:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep leaves and debris out of your gutters. Otherwise big pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then small pieces collect around them. Of all the different gutter guard styles, all of them block these larger leaves and pieces of debris from getting stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards allow water to stream through the gutters faster since it isn’t blocked by any large debris or leaves. Water is one of the main causes of mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the time rain remains sitting still, leading to mold and mildew.
Prevent Pests from Nesting – Keeping squirrels, chipmunks, birds and insects out of gutters and off the roof can be a constant battle. Every style of gutter guard stops pests from crafting nests inside of the gutter. Many homeowners decide to install gutter guards just for this reason.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards must be removed in order to clean the gutters, but if they are present, this job doesn’t have to be done as often. Leaf guards reduce the frequency that you have to clean gutters – or hire a professional to do the work for you – so that you may only have to have them cleaned out once each year.
Protection From Fires – A typical way fires spread to homes is if embers fall inside of gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris gives the fire fuel until it becomes too large and damages the roof, and then the entire home. A basic gutter guard installation can protect your home from this fire risk.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you happen to live in an area that gets below-freezing temperatures, snow and sleet, you’ll be happy to know that gutter guards help stop snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their unique designs redirect melting snow and ice to get it off your roof much faster.
These are all issues that impact hundreds of thousands of American homes each year. Gutter guards protect an important system that protects the rest of the house. If you’ve never thought about installing them before, it may be time to think about it.
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Professional Gutter Guard Installation
You can see, there are several benefits of gutter guards. While it might be tempting to run out and purchase the type you think will work best – how different could they really be, right? – you will still have to install them properly. In the end, you’re much better off letting a professional gutter guard installation service do the job for you.
Not only will professional installation be much more reliable than your DIY work, but a gutter guard service and installer will be able to suggest the best type of gutter system for your house in the first place. They know all of the choices, and they will consider each factor carefully when making their recommendation.
Here are a few of the factors a gutter guard service will consider when choosing the best gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards can be made of aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some gutter guards are made for temporary usage while some are built to last as long as your gutters. The construction plays a key factor in how long gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The only style of gutter guards we would encourage for a homeowner to install themselves is the drop in kind that do not require fastening to the gutters. However, these are not as dependable. Installing the other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, might damage your gutters if they are not installed the right way.
Appearance – Some gutter guards boast a low profile so they cannot be seen from ground level, while some styles are visible. If this is an important condition, you are limited on the style of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the type of gutters you have. If it is very important for you to have low profile gutter guards installed, it might be necessary for you to install new gutters.
Warranty – Many gutter guard styles will come with a short warranty, however most of the aluminum types are guaranteed to last for at least 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Rochester (rather than doing it yourself), you won’t void the warranty. Gutter guards should never lift your shingles, nor should their installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing by having Rochester Gutter Service install your gutter guards is that we’ll come back and fix them for FREE if there is any issue related to the installation.
Your budget is, of course, the final factor in choosing the gutter guards you will have installed. We provide a wide range of options for every budget, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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