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What are Gutter Guards?
Gutters are simple and affordable considering the purpose they serve: protecting much more valuable parts of your house. Gutters keep rain off the wood or siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, routing it discreetly away from your home.
Therefore, anything that protects your gutters from damage and helps them function more efficiently is a smart investment as well.
Gutter guards are an affordable feature you can add to any style of gutters, and they serve as a protective shield for your gutters so debris and pests won’t get inside of them. Buying gutter guards can be a money-saving measure that you’ll happy with for many years.
There are several styles of gutter guard. The type you choose to install will depend on your budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Premiere Gutters of Plymouth installs all styles of gutter guards in Plymouth. Call 612-429-3993 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation estimate today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
On average, gutter guards cost around as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. But in the long run, you will save a lot of time and money by installing them. Here are some of the reasons we recommend to install gutter guards on your house:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise large pieces settle in the gutter first, then smaller pieces of debris pile up around them. Of all the many gutter guard models, all of them stop larger leaves and pieces of debris from becoming 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 reasons for mold and mildew to grow, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters limits the time rain remains sitting still, possibly 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 a constant battle. Every type of gutter guard stops pests from crafting nests inside of the gutter. Some homeowners decide to install gutter guards just for this reason.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards must be removed to clean the gutters, but when they are present, this job won’t have to be done as often. Leaf guards can cut down the frequency that you need to clean gutters – or have someone to do the work for you – so that you may only have to have them cleaned only once a year.
Protection From Fires – A typical way fires spread to homes is when embers fall into gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris fuels the fire until it grows and damages the roof, followed by the entire house. A simple gutter guard installation can protect your home from this fire risk.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you live in an area that gets frequent below-freezing temperatures, snow and sleet, you’ll be interested to know that gutter guards help stop snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their unique designs purposefully redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof much 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 your home. If you’ve never thought about installing them before, it might 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 might be tempting to run out and install the type you think will work best – how much different could they be, right? – you will still have to install them correctly. In the end, you’re much better off letting a professional gutter guard installation company do the project for you.
Not only will professional installation be a lot more reliable than DIY work, but a local gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to suggest the best type of gutter system for your home in the first place. They are familiar with all of the choices, and they will consider each factor when deciding their recommendation.
Here are some of the factors a gutter guard installer will take into account when recommending 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 made for temporary use while others are built to last just as long as your gutters will. The construction is a key factor in how long gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The only style of gutter guards we would suggest for a homeowner to install themselves is the drop in type that do not require any fastening to the gutters. However, these are not as dependable. Installing the other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, might destroy your rain gutters if they are not installed the right way.
Appearance – Some gutter guards offer a low profile so they cannot be seen from ground level, while others are very obvious. If this is an important condition, you are limited on the style of gutter guard you can have, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have. If it is important for you to have low profile gutter guards installed, it might be necessary to purchase new gutters as well.
Warranty – Most gutter guard styles will come with a shorter warranty, but most of the aluminum models are guaranteed for at least 10-20 years. By hiring a licensed gutter guard installation company in Plymouth (instead of doing it on your own), 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 about having Premiere Gutters of Plymouth install your gutter guards is that we’ll return and fix them free of charge if there is an issue due to the installation from our team.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in choosing which gutter guards you will have installed. We offer a range of options for every budget, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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