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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are fairly simple and affordable considering the purpose they serve: protecting much more valuable areas of your house. Gutters help keep rain off the siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, directing it discreetly away from your house.
Therefore, anything that can protect your gutters from damage and helps them function more efficiently is a smart investment.
Gutter guards are a low cost product you can install on almost any type of gutters, and they work as a protective barrier for your gutters so large debris and animals can’t get inside of them. Purchasing gutter guards can be a money-saving measure that you’ll be rewarded for for many years.
There are many styles of gutter guard. The style you choose to install will depend on your available budget and the type of rain gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Ultimate Utica Gutters installs all styles of gutter guards in Utica. Call 315-277-6745 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation estimate today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
Typically, gutter guards will cost around as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. But in the long run, you will save 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 keep most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise big pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then small pieces collect around them. Of all the different gutter guard styles, all of them block larger pieces of debris from becoming stuck to begin with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards allow water to flow through the gutters faster since it is unhindered by any large debris or leaves. Rain is one of the major reasons for mold and mildew to grow, so moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the amount of time rain spends 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 type of gutter guard prevents pests from building nests inside of the gutter. Some homeowners decide to install gutter guards for this reason alone.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards must be removed to clean the gutters, but when they are present, this job won’t have to be done nearly as frequently. Leaf guards cut down the frequency in which you have 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 a year.
Protection From Fires – A typical way fires spread to homes is when embers fall into gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris fuels the fire until it becomes too large and damages the roof, followed by the entire house. A simple gutter guard installation can protect your home from the risk of fire.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you happen to live in an area that gets below-freezing temps, snow and ice, you’ll be interested to know that gutter guards help stop snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their designs redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof 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 your house. If you’ve never considered installing them before, it may be time to think about it.
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Professional Gutter Guard Installation
You can see, there are several benefits of gutter guards. While it might be tempting to run out and purchase the type you think will work best – how much different could they be, right? – you will still have to install them properly. All things considered, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installer do the job for you.
Not only will their installation be a lot more reliable than DIY work, but a gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to recommend the best type of gutter system for your house in the first place. They are familiar with all of the options, and they will consider each factor in detail when deciding their recommendation.
Here are some of the things a gutter guard installer will take into account when choosing the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some are made for temporary usage while others are built to last just as long as your gutters will. The construction is a key role in how long gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The style of gutter guards we would suggest for a homeowner to install on their own is the drop in kind 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, can damage your gutters if they’re not installed the right way.
Appearance – A lot of 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 are limited on the style of gutter guard you can have, and limited even more by the type of gutters you have. If it is very important for you to have low profile gutter guards installed, it might be necessary to purchase new gutters as well.
Warranty – Many gutter guard styles will come with a short manufacturer’s warranty, however most of the aluminum types are guaranteed for 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Utica (rather than doing it on your own), you won’t void the warranty. Gutter guards should not lift your shingles, nor should their installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing about having Ultimate Utica Gutters install your gutter guards is that we’ll come back and repair them for FREE if there is an issue due to the installation from our team.
Your budget is, of course, the final factor in choosing the gutter guards you will have installed. We offer a range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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