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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are basic and inexpensive considering the purpose they serve: protecting more valuable parts of your home. Gutters keep rain off the wood or siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, routing it discreetly away from your foundation.
That means, anything that can protect your gutters from damage and helps them work even more efficiently is a great investment as well.
Gutter guards are an inexpensive feature you can install on almost any style of gutters, and they function as a protective shield for your gutters so large debris and animals aren’t able to get inside of them. Buying gutter screens can be a money-saving decision that you’ll be rewarded for for many years.
There are several types of gutter guard. The style you choose to install will depend on your budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Elkhart Gutter Experts installs all styles of gutter guards in Elkhart. Call 574-285-4184 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation estimate today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
On average, gutter guards will cost about as much per linear foot as the gutters cost themselves. In the long run, you’re going to save a lot of time and money by installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we recommend to install gutter guards on your home:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep leaves and most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise big pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then smaller pieces pile up around them. Of all the different gutter guard styles, all of them prevent larger leaves and pieces of debris from getting stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to stream through the gutters quickly because it isn’t blocked by any debris or leaves. Water is one of the primary causes of mold and mildew to grow, so moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the time rain is sitting still, possibly 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 type of gutter guard prevents animals from building nests inside of the gutter. A lot of homeowners choose 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 installed, this job doesn’t have to be done nearly as frequently. Leaf guards cut down the frequency that you have to clean gutters – or hire a professional to do it for you – so that you might only need to have them cleaned only once each year.
Protection From Fires – A common way fires spread to homes is if embers fall inside of gutters where there is dry debris. This debris gives the fire fuel 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 the risk of fire.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you happen to live in an area that gets frequent below-freezing temps, snow and sleet, you’ll be happy to know that gutter guards can help prevent 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 impact hundreds of thousands of homes each year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of your home. If you’ve never considered installing them before, it may be time to think about it.
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Professional Gutter Guard Installation
As you can see, there are a lot of benefits of gutter guards. While it may be tempting to run out and install the type you think will work best – how much 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 company 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 will be able to recommend the best type of gutter for your home in the first place. They are familiar with all of the choices, and they will consider each factor carefully when making their recommendation.
Here are a few of the things a gutter guard installer will take into account when choosing the best 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 made for temporary use while some are built to last just as long as your gutters. The construction is a key factor in how long the gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The type of gutter guards we would recommend for a homeowner to install on their own 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, can damage your gutters if they’re not installed correctly.
Appearance – A lot of gutter guards offer a low profile so they aren’t visible from ground level, while some styles are visible. If this is an important requirement, you are limited on the style of gutter guard you can have, and limited even more by the type of gutters you have on your roof. If it is important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards, it may be necessary to purchase new gutters as well.
Warranty – A lot of gutter guard styles will come with a short manufacturer’s warranty, but most of the aluminum types are guaranteed to last for at least 10-20 years. By hiring a licensed gutter guard installation company in Elkhart (rather than doing it yourself), you won’t void your warranty. Gutter guards should not lift your shingles, nor should their installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing by having Elkhart Gutter Experts install your new gutter guards is that we’ll return and fix them for FREE if there is an issue due to the installation.
Your budget is, of course, the final factor in choosing which gutter guards you will have installed. We offer a range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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