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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are basic and affordable considering the purpose they serve: protecting much more valuable parts of your house. Gutters help keep rain off the wood or siding, windows, porch, deck and basement, routing it away from your house.
That means, anything that can protect your gutters from damage and helps them function even more efficiently is a great investment too.
Gutter guards are a low cost feature you can install on any style of gutters, and they work as a protective shield for your gutters so large debris and animals won’t get inside of them. Installing leaf guards can be a money-saving choice that you’ll be rewarded for for year after year.
There are many types of gutter guard. The style you choose to install depends on your budget and the type of gutters you have on your home. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Highlands Ranch Gutters installs all styles of gutter guards in Highlands Ranch. Call 720-730-8199 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation estimate today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
Typically, gutter guards cost around as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. In the long run, you will save a lot of time and money by installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we think you should install gutter guards on your roof:
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 pile up around them. Of all the many gutter guard models, all of them block larger leaves and pieces of debris from becoming stuck to begin with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to flow through the gutters faster because it isn’t blocked by debris. Rain is one of the main reasons for mold and mildew to grow, so moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the time rain spends 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 is often a constant struggle. Every model of gutter guard stops pests from crafting nests inside of the gutter. Many homeowners choose to install gutter guards for no other reason than this.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards must be removed to clean the gutters, but if they are present, this job doesn’t have to be done as often. Leaf guards cut down the frequency that you need to clean gutters – or have someone to do it for you – so that you might only need to have them cleaned only once a year.
Protection From Fires – A common way fires spread to homes is when embers fall into 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 house. A standard gutter guard installation can protect your home from this fire risk.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you live in an area that gets below-freezing temperatures, snow and sleet, you’ll be happy to know that gutter guards can help prevent snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their unique designs purposefully redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof faster.
These are all issues that affect hundreds of thousands of homes every year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of the home. If you’ve never thought about installing them before, it may 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 might be tempting to go out and install the type you think will work best – how different could they really be, right? – you still have to install them correctly. In the end, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installation service do the job for you.
Not only will professional installation be a lot more reliable than DIY work, but a local gutter guard service and installer should be able to suggest the best type of gutter for your home in the first place. They are familiar with all of the options, and they will consider each factor in detail when making their recommendation.
Here are some of the factors a gutter guard installer will consider when deciding the best gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some are designed for temporary usage and others are built to last just as long as your gutters. The construction is a key factor in how long the gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The type of gutter guards we would recommend for a homeowner to install themselves is the drop in kind that do not require fastening to the gutters. However, these are not as dependable. Installing the other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, could damage your rain 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 visible. If this is an important condition, you will be limited on the style of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have. If it is very important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards installed, it might be necessary for you to buy new gutters.
Warranty – Some gutter guard styles will come with a short warranty, but most of the aluminum models are guaranteed to last for 10-20 years. By hiring a licensed gutter guard installer in Highlands Ranch (instead of doing it on your own), you won’t void your warranty. Gutter guards should never lift your shingles, nor should their installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing about having Highlands Ranch Gutters install your gutter guards is that we’ll return and repair them for FREE if there is an issue related to the installation.
Your budget is, of course, the final factor in choosing the gutter guards you will have installed. We provide a wide range of options for every budget, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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