Rain gutters are simple and low cost considering how important they are: protecting more valuable areas of your house. Gutters help keep rain off the siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, routing it discreetly away from your home.
That means, anything that can protect your gutters from damage and helps them function more efficiently is a smart investment too.
Gutter guards are a low cost product you can install on almost any type of gutters, and they work as a protective barrier for your gutters so large debris and pests can’t get inside of them. Installing gutter screens can be a money-saving decision that you’ll happy with for year after year.
There are many styles of gutter guard. The type you install depends on your budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Roseville Gutter Service installs all styles of gutter guards in Roseville. Call 916-269-5335 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation quote today!
Typically, gutter guards cost around as much per linear foot as the gutters cost themselves. In the long run, you will save a lot of time and money installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we encourage you to install gutter guards on your home:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep debris out of your gutters. Otherwise big pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then small pieces of debris collect around them. Of all the many gutter guard styles, all of them stop larger leaves and pieces of debris from becoming stuck to begin with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to flow through the gutters faster since it isn’t blocked by large debris or leaves. Water is one of the primary causes of mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters limits the amount of time rain is 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 can be an endless battle. Every type of gutter guard prevents pests from building nests within the gutter. A lot of homeowners choose to install gutter guards just for this reason.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards need to be removed to clean the gutters, but when they are installed, this project won’t have to be done as often. Leaf guards reduce the frequency in which you have to clean out the gutters – or or hire a company to do the job for you – so that you might only need to have them cleaned out once a year.
Protection From Fires – A typical 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 house. A simple 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 interested to know that gutter guards can help prevent snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their designs redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof much faster.
These are all problems that affect hundreds of thousands of American homes every year. Gutter guards protect an important system that protects the rest of the home. If you haven’t thought about installing them before, it might be time to think about it.
You can see, there are many benefits of gutter guards. While it might be tempting to run out and buy the type you think will work best – how much different could they be, right? – you will still have to install them properly. In the end, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installer do the job for you.
Not only will professional installation be a lot more reliable than your DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to recommend the best type of gutter for your home in the first place. They are familiar with all of the styles, and they will consider each factor when deciding their recommendation.
Here are a few of the things a gutter guard company will take into account when recommending the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of other materials. Some are made for temporary use while some are designed to last just as long as your gutters. The construction plays a key factor in how long gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The style of gutter guards we would recommend for a homeowner to install on their own is the drop in kind that don’t require any fastening to the gutters. However, these are not as dependable. Installing other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, can damage your rain gutters if they are not installed correctly.
Appearance – Some gutter guards boast a low profile so they aren’t visible from ground level, while others are very obvious. If this is an important condition, you are limited on the type of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have on your roof. If it is very important for you to have low profile gutter guards installed, it might be necessary for you to buy new gutters too.
Warranty – A lot of gutter guard styles will come with a shorter warranty, but most of the aluminum types are guaranteed for 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installer in Roseville (instead of doing it on your own), 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 Roseville Gutter Service install your gutter guards is that we’ll come back 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 deciding the gutter guards you will have installed. We offer a wide range of options for every budget, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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