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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are fairly basic and low cost considering the purpose they serve: protecting more valuable areas of your house. Gutters keep rain water off the wood or siding, windows, porch, deck and basement, routing it away from your house.
That means, anything that can protect your gutters and helps them work more efficiently is a great investment too.
Gutter guards are an inexpensive feature you can add to almost any style of gutters, and they function as a protective screen for gutters so debris and pests aren’t able to get inside of them. Installing gutter guards can be a money-saving choice that you’ll be rewarded for year after year.
There are several types of gutter guard. The style you install depends on your budget and the type of rain gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
UC Gutter Cleaning installs all styles of gutter guards in Union City. Call 201-298-7107 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 cost themselves. But in the long run, you’re going to save time and money by installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we think you should install gutter guards on your home:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep leaves and 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 many gutter guard styles, all of them block larger leaves and pieces of debris from becoming stuck to begin with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards allow water to flow through the gutters quickly because it is unhindered by debris or leaves. Rain is one of the major causes of mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters limits 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 gutters and off the roof can be a constant struggle. Every model of gutter guard stops pests from crafting nests inside of the gutter. Many 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 if 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 hire a professional to do the job for you – so that you might only need to have them cleaned out once a year.
Protection From Fires – A common way fires spread to homes is if 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 entire home. A basic gutter guard installation can protect your home from this fire risk.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you happen to live in an area that gets 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 designs purposefully redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof much faster.
These are all problems that impact hundreds of thousands of American homes every year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of your house. If you’ve never 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 several benefits of gutter guards. While it may be tempting to go out and buy the model you think will be the best – how much different could they really be, right? – you will still have to install them correctly. Ultimately, you’re much better off letting a professional gutter guard installation service do the job for you.
Not only will professional installation be much more reliable than your DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to recommend the best type of gutter system for your home in the first place. They are familiar with all of the styles, and they will consider each factor carefully when making their recommendation.
Here are a few of the things a gutter guard service will think about when choosing the best gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards can be made of aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of other materials. Some are made for temporary usage and some are designed to last just as long as your gutters. The material plays a key factor in how long gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The only style of gutter guards we would encourage for a homeowner to install themselves is the drop in type that don’t require any fastening to the gutters. However, these are not as dependable. Installing other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, can damage your gutters if they’re not installed correctly.
Appearance – A lot of 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 condition, you are limited on the style 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 low profile gutter guards, it may be necessary for you to purchase new gutters.
Warranty – Some gutter guard styles will come with a shorter manufacturer’s warranty, however most of the aluminum types are guaranteed for at least 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installer in Union City (instead of doing it yourself), you won’t void the warranty. Gutter guards should not lift your shingles, nor should the installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing by having UC Gutter Cleaning install your gutter guards is that we’ll come back and fix them free of charge if there is an issue due to the installation from our team.
Your budget is, of course, the final factor in deciding which gutter guards you will have installed. We provide a range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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