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What are Gutter Guards?
Gutters are fairly simple and inexpensive considering the purpose they serve: protecting more valuable areas of your home. Gutters keep rain off the wood or siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, directing it discreetly away from your house.
That means, anything that can protect your gutters and helps them work even more efficiently is a good investment.
Gutter guards are a low cost feature you can install on almost any type of gutters, and they function as a protective barrier for your gutters so debris and animals aren’t able to get inside of them. Purchasing gutter screens can be a money-saving choice that you’ll be rewarded for for many years.
There are many types of gutter guard. The style you choose to install depends on your budget and the type of rain gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Lawrence Gutter Service installs all styles of gutter guards in Lawrence. Call 785-310-3022 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation quote today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
On average, gutter guards cost around as much per linear foot as the gutters cost themselves. But in the long run, you’re going to save a lot of time and money installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we think you should install gutter guards on your roof:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise larger pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then smaller pieces collect around them. Of all the different gutter guard styles, all of them block larger leaves and pieces of debris from getting stuck to begin with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards allow water to stream through the gutters faster because it isn’t blocked by large debris or leaves. Rain is one of the major causes of mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters limits the amount of time rain spends sitting still, leading to mold and mildew.
Prevent Pests from Nesting – Keeping squirrels, chipmunks, birds and insects out of rain gutters and off the roof is often a constant struggle. Every style of gutter guard prevents animals from building nests inside of the gutter. Some homeowners decide to install gutter guards for this reason alone.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards have to be removed to clean the gutters, but when they are present, this job won’t have to be done as often. Leaf guards cut down the frequency that you need to clean gutters – or hire a professional to do the job for you – so that you might only need to have them cleaned only once each year.
Protection From Fires – A typical way fires spread to homes is when embers fall into gutters where there is dry debris. This debris gives the fire fuel until it grows and damages the roof, followed by the rest of the house. A standard 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 can help stop snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their unique designs purposefully redirect melting snow and ice to get it off your roof faster.
These are all issues that affect hundreds of thousands of American homes each year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of the home. If you haven’t considered installing them before, it might 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 install the type you think will work best – how different could they be, right? – you still have to install them properly. Ultimately, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installation company 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 is going to be able to recommend the best type of gutter system for your home in the first place. They know all of the options, and they will consider each factor carefully when making their recommendation.
Here are a few of the things a gutter guard service will think about when choosing the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of other materials. Some gutter guards are made for temporary usage and others are built to last as long as your gutters will. The construction is a key factor in how long the 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 kind that do not require any 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 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 type of gutters you have on your home. If it is important for you to have low profile gutter guards, it might be necessary for you to purchase new gutters.
Warranty – Most gutter guard styles will come with a short manufacturer’s warranty, however most of the aluminum models are guaranteed to last for at least 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Lawrence (instead of doing it on your own), you won’t void the warranty. Gutter guards should never lift your shingles, nor should the installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing about having Lawrence Gutter Service install your gutter guards is that we’ll return and fix them for FREE if there is any issue due to the installation.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in determining 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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