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What are Gutter Guards?
Gutters are simple and inexpensive considering the purpose they serve: protecting much more valuable areas of your home. Gutters help keep rain off the siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, directing it away from your foundation.
Therefore, anything that protects your gutters and helps them function even more efficiently is a good investment as well.
Gutter guards are a low cost product you can add to almost any style of gutters, and they serve as a protective shield for gutters so debris and pests can’t get inside of them. Purchasing gutter screens can be a money-saving decision that you’ll happy with for many years.
There are many styles of gutter guard. The type you choose to install will depend on your available budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
AllClean Ann Arbor Gutters installs all styles of gutter guards in Ann Arbor. Call 734-215-9359 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation quote today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
Typically, gutter guards cost about as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. In the long run, you’re going to save a lot of time and money installing them. Here are some 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 big pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then small pieces of debris collect around them. Of all the different gutter guard models, all of them block these larger leaves and pieces of debris from becoming stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to flow through the gutters faster because it isn’t blocked by any debris or leaves. Water is one of the main causes of mold and mildew to grow, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the time rain spends 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 an endless battle. Every style of gutter guard prevents pests from crafting nests inside of the gutter. A lot of homeowners choose to install gutter guards for this reason alone.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards have to be removed in order to clean the gutters, but if they are installed, this job won’t have to be done as often. Leaf guards cut down the frequency that you have to clean out the gutters – or or hire a company to do the work for you – so that you might only have 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 entire home. A standard gutter guard installation can protect your home from the risk of fire.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you 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 ice and snow to get it off your roof much faster.
These are all problems that impact hundreds of thousands of homes every year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of the house. If you’ve never considered 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 may be tempting to run out and buy the model you think will work best – how different could they really be, right? – you will still have to install them correctly. In the end, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installation company do the job for you.
Not only will professional installation be a lot more reliable than DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer will be able to recommend the best type of gutter system for your home in the first place. They are familiar with all of the options, and they will consider each factor in detail when making their recommendation.
Here are some of the things a gutter guard installer will consider 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 designed for temporary usage while others are built to last just as long as your gutters. The construction plays a key role in how long gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The 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 other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, could damage your gutters if they are not installed correctly.
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 requirement, you are limited on the style of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have on your home. If it is important for you to have low profile gutter guards, it might be necessary to purchase new gutters.
Warranty – A lot of gutter guard styles will come with a short warranty, but most of the aluminum types are guaranteed to last for 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Ann Arbor (instead of doing it on your own), you won’t void your warranty. Gutter guards should never lift your shingles, nor should the installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing by having AllClean Ann Arbor Gutters install your gutter guards is that we’ll come back and fix them for FREE if there is an issue related to the installation.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in deciding 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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