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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are basic and inexpensive considering how important they are: protecting more valuable parts of your house. Gutters keep rain off the wood or siding, windows, porch, deck and basement, directing it discreetly away from your foundation.
Therefore, anything that protects your gutters and helps them function more efficiently is a great investment.
Gutter guards are a low cost feature you can add to almost any style of gutters, and they work as a protective shield for gutters so debris and pests won’t get inside of them. Purchasing gutter guards can be a money-saving decision that you’ll thank yourself for year after year.
There are a lot of types of gutter guard. The type you choose to install will depend on your budget and the type of rain gutters you have on your home. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Santa Rosa Gutter Service installs all styles of gutter guards in Santa Rosa. Call 707-267-2388 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 installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we encourage you to install gutter guards on your house:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards help keep most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise big pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then small pieces of debris pile up around them. Of all the different gutter guard models, all of them block larger pieces of debris from getting stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards allow 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 remains 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 a constant battle. Every type of gutter guard stops animals from crafting nests within the gutter. Some homeowners decide to install gutter guards just for this reason.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards have to be removed in order to clean the gutters, but when they are present, this project won’t have to be done as often. Leaf guards reduce the frequency in which you need to clean out the gutters – or have someone to do the work 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 if embers fall inside of gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris gives the fire fuel until it becomes too large and damages the roof, followed by the entire home. A simple gutter guard installation can protect your home from this fire risk.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you live in an area that gets below-freezing temps, snow and ice, you’ll be interested to know that gutter guards can help prevent snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their unique designs redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof faster.
These are all issues that affect hundreds of thousands of American homes each year. Gutter guards protect an important system that protects the rest of your home. If you haven’t considered installing them before, it could 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 buy the type you think will work best – how different could they really be, right? – you still have to install them properly. In the end, you’re much better off letting a professional gutter guard installer do the project for you.
Not only will professional installation be more reliable than your DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to suggest the best type of gutter for your house in the first place. They are familiar with all of the options, and they will consider each factor when making their recommendation.
Here are some of the things a gutter guard installer will take into account when recommending 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 usage and others are designed to last 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 suggest for a homeowner to install themselves is the drop in kind that do not require any fastening to the gutters. Installing other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, can damage your gutters if they’re not installed correctly.
Appearance – Many gutter guards boast a low profile so they cannot be seen from ground level, while others are visible. If this is an important condition, you will be limited on the type of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the type of gutters you have. If it is important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards, it may be necessary for you to purchase new gutters.
Warranty – Some gutter guard styles will come with a shorter warranty, however most of the aluminum models are guaranteed for at least 10-20 years. By hiring a licensed gutter guard installation company in Santa Rosa (instead of doing it yourself), 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 Santa Rosa Gutter Service install your new gutter guards is that we’ll come back and fix them free of charge if there is an issue related to the installation.
Your budget is, of course, the final factor in deciding which gutter guards you will have installed. We provide a wide range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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