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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are basic and low cost considering the purpose they serve: protecting more valuable parts of your house. Gutters keep rain off the wood or siding, windows, porch, deck and basement, directing it away from your foundation.
Therefore, anything that protects your gutters and helps them work even more efficiently is a good investment too.
Gutter guards are an inexpensive product you can add to any type of gutters, and they function as a protective screen for your gutters so debris and pests aren’t able to get inside of them. Purchasing gutter screens can be a money-saving decision that you’ll be rewarded for for many years.
There are many types of gutter guard. The type you choose to install depends on your budget and the type of gutters you have on your home. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Richmond Gutter Service installs all styles of gutter guards in Richmond. Call 510-405-1659 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation quote today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
Typically, gutter guards will cost about as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. But in the long run, you will save a lot of time and money installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we recommend to install gutter guards on your roof:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards help keep debris out of your gutters. Otherwise larger 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 stop these larger leaves and pieces of debris from getting stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to flow through the gutters faster since it isn’t blocked by any debris or leaves. Rain is one of the main reasons for mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters limits the time rain is sitting still, possibly 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 model of gutter guard stops animals from crafting nests inside of the gutter. Some homeowners decide to install gutter guards for no other reason than this.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards must be removed to clean the gutters, but when they are installed, this project won’t have to be done as regularly. Leaf guards can cut down the frequency that you have to clean out the gutters – or or hire a company to do it for you – so that you might only need to have them cleaned out once each year.
Protection From Fires – A typical way fires spread to homes is when embers fall inside of gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris gives the fire fuel until it grows and damages the roof, followed by the rest of the house. A simple 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 temperatures, snow and ice, 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 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 the home. If you haven’t thought about 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 go out and buy the type you think will work best – how different could they be, right? – you still have to install them correctly. Ultimately, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installer do the project for you.
Not only will their installation be much more reliable than your DIY work, but a local gutter guard service and installer should be able to suggest the best type of gutter system for your house in the first place. They know all of the choices, and they will consider each factor carefully when deciding their recommendation.
Here are some of the factors a gutter guard service will take into account when deciding the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of other materials. Some are designed for temporary usage while some 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 only style of gutter guards we would suggest for a homeowner to install on their own is the drop in type that don’t require any fastening to the gutters. Installing the other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, might destroy your gutters if they’re not installed the right way.
Appearance – Many gutter guards boast a low profile so they aren’t visible from ground level, while some styles are very obvious. If that is an important requirement, you are limited on the type of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have. If it is important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards, it may be necessary for you to buy new gutters.
Warranty – Some gutter guard styles will come with a shorter warranty, however most of the aluminum types are guaranteed for 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Richmond (rather than doing it on your own), you won’t void the warranty. Gutter guards should never lift your shingles, nor should their installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing by having Richmond Gutter Service install your new gutter guards is that we’ll return and fix them for FREE if there is any issue related to the installation from our team.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in choosing 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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