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What are Gutter Guards?
Gutters are simple and low cost considering how important they are: protecting more valuable areas of your home. Gutters keep rain off the siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, directing it discreetly away from your house.
Therefore, anything that can protect your gutters and helps them function even more efficiently is a great investment as well.
Gutter guards are a low cost feature you can add to almost any type of gutters, and they serve as a protective screen for your gutters so debris and pests won’t get inside of them. Purchasing leaf guards can be a money-saving decision that you’ll be rewarded for for year after year.
There are several types of gutter guard. The type you install depends on your available budget and the type of gutters you have on your home. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Kent Gutter Cleaning installs all styles of gutter guards in Kent. Call 206-593-4335 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 will save time and money by installing them. Here are some 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 large pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then small pieces of debris collect around them. Of all the many gutter guard models, all of them prevent larger leaves and pieces of debris from getting stuck to begin with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to stream through the gutters quickly because it isn’t blocked by large debris or leaves. Rain is one of the primary reasons for mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the amount of time rain remains sitting still, leading to mold and mildew.
Prevent Pests from Nesting – Keeping squirrels, chipmunks, birds and insects out of your gutters and off the roof can be a constant battle. Every model of gutter guard prevents animals from crafting nests inside of the gutter. A lot of homeowners choose to install gutter guards just for this reason.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards must be removed to clean the gutters, but when they are present, this project won’t have to be done as regularly. Leaf guards can reduce the frequency that you have to clean gutters – or or hire a company to do it for you – so that you may only have to have them cleaned out once a year.
Protection From Fires – A common way fires spread to homes is when embers fall inside of gutters where there is dry debris. This debris gives the fire fuel until it becomes too large and damages the roof, and then the rest of the house. A basic gutter guard installation can protect your home from the risk of fire.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you live in an area that gets below-freezing temps, 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 much faster.
These are all problems that impact hundreds of thousands of homes every year. Gutter guards protect an important system that protects the rest of the house. If you haven’t 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 a lot of benefits of gutter guards. While it may be tempting to run out and purchase the type you think will be the best – how much different could they really be, right? – you will still have to install them properly. All things considered, you’re much better off letting a professional gutter guard installation company do the job for you.
Not only will their installation be much more reliable than DIY work, but a gutter guard service and installer should be able to suggest the best type of gutter for your house in the first place. They are familiar with all of the choices, and they will consider each factor when deciding their recommendation.
Here are a few of the factors a gutter guard company will consider when choosing the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards can be made of aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of other materials. Some are designed for temporary use while some are designed to last just as long as your gutters will. The construction is a key factor in how long the gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The only type 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. Installing other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, could damage your rain gutters if they are not installed the right way.
Appearance – Many gutter guards offer a low profile so they aren’t visible from ground level, while some styles are very obvious. If this is an important condition, you are limited on the style of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the type of gutters you have on your roof. If it is important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards installed, it might be necessary for you to buy new gutters as well.
Warranty – A lot of gutter guard styles will come with a shorter warranty, but most of the aluminum models are guaranteed to last for at least 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Kent (rather than doing it on your own), you won’t void your warranty. Gutter guards should not lift your shingles, nor should their installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing about having Kent Gutter Cleaning install your new gutter guards is that we’ll come back and fix them free of charge if there is any issue due to the installation from our team.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in determining the 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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