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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are fairly basic and low cost considering how important they are: protecting more valuable areas of your home. Gutters keep rain water off the wood or siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, routing it away from your foundation.
That means, anything that can protect your gutters and helps them work even more efficiently is a good investment too.
Gutter guards are an affordable feature you can add to almost any style of gutters, and they work as a protective screen for your gutters so debris and animals won’t get inside of them. Buying leaf guards can be a money-saving decision that you’ll be rewarded for year after year.
There are several types of gutter guard. The style you install depends on your available budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Longview Gutters & Exteriors installs all styles of gutter guards in Longview. Call 360-226-7053 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation estimate today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
On average, gutter guards cost about as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. But in the long run, you’re going to save time and money by installing them. Here are some of the reasons we encourage you to install gutter guards on your home:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep debris out of your gutters. Otherwise big pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then smaller pieces collect around them. Of all the many gutter guard styles, all of them prevent these larger pieces of debris from becoming stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to stream through the gutters faster because it is unhindered by any large debris or leaves. Rain is one of the major causes of mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the amount of time rain remains 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 struggle. Every type of gutter guard stops animals from building nests within the gutter. Some homeowners choose to install gutter guards for no other reason than this.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards have to be removed in order to clean the gutters, but if they are present, this job won’t have to be done nearly as frequently. Leaf guards reduce the frequency that you need to clean out the gutters – or hire a professional to do it for you – so that you might only have to have them cleaned only once each year.
Protection From Fires – A common way fires spread to homes is if embers fall into gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris gives the fire fuel until it grows and damages the roof, and then the entire home. A simple gutter guard installation can protect your home from this fire risk.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you happen to live in an area that gets frequent below-freezing temperatures, snow and sleet, you’ll be interested to know that gutter guards can help prevent 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 impact hundreds of thousands of American 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 could be time to think about it.
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Professional Gutter Guard Installation
You can see, there are a lot of benefits of gutter guards. While it might be tempting to go out and install the type you think will be the best – how much different could they be, right? – you still have to install them correctly. All things considered, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installation company do the project for you.
Not only will their installation be more reliable than your DIY work, but a gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to suggest the best type of gutter system for your house in the first place. They know all of the options, and they will consider each factor carefully when making their recommendation.
Here are some of the things a gutter guard company will take into account when deciding the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are made of aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some are designed for temporary use while others are built to last as long as your gutters will. The material is a key role in how long the gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The only style of gutter guards we would recommend for a homeowner to install on their own 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, might destroy your rain gutters if they’re not installed the right way.
Appearance – Some gutter guards offer a low profile so they cannot be seen 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 install, and limited even more by the type of gutters you have. If it is very important for you to have low profile gutter guards, it may be necessary for you to purchase new gutters.
Warranty – Most gutter guard styles will come with a shorter manufacturer’s warranty, but most of the aluminum types are guaranteed to last for 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Longview (instead of doing it yourself), you won’t void your warranty. Gutter guards should not lift your shingles, nor should the installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing by having Longview Gutters & Exteriors 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 final factor in determining the gutter guards you will have installed. We offer a wide range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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