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What are Gutter Guards?
Gutters are basic and low cost considering how important they are: protecting much more valuable parts of your home. Gutters help keep rain off the siding, windows, porch, deck and basement, directing it away from your foundation.
Therefore, anything that can protect your gutters from damage and helps them work even more efficiently is a good investment as well.
Gutter guards are an inexpensive feature you can add to almost any type of gutters, and they work as a protective shield for gutters so large debris and animals aren’t able to get inside of them. Purchasing leaf guards can be a money-saving choice that you’ll thank yourself for year after year.
There are several types of gutter guard. The type you install will depend on your budget and the type of rain gutters you have on your home. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Dearborn Gutter Solutions installs all styles of gutter guards in Dearborn. Call 313-246-9831 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 by 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 debris out of your gutters. Otherwise big pieces settle in the gutter first, then small pieces of debris collect around them. Of all the different gutter guard styles, all of them block these larger leaves and pieces of debris from getting stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards allow water to flow through the gutters faster because it is unhindered by large debris or leaves. Water is one of the main causes of mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters limits the time rain spends sitting still, leading to mold and mildew.
Prevent Pests from Nesting – Keeping squirrels, chipmunks, birds and insects out of rain gutters and off the roof can be a constant struggle. Every model of gutter guard prevents pests from building nests within the gutter. Many homeowners choose to install gutter guards for this reason alone.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards need to be removed in order to clean the gutters, but when they are installed, this job won’t have to be done as often. Leaf guards reduce the frequency that you need to clean out the gutters – or or hire a company to do the job 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 if embers fall into gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris fuels the fire until it grows and damages the roof, followed by the entire house. 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 frequent below-freezing temps, snow and sleet, you’ll be happy to know that gutter guards help stop snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their unique designs redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof much faster.
These are all issues that impact hundreds of thousands of homes each year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of the house. 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 many benefits of gutter guards. While it might be tempting to run out and install the model you think will be the best – how different could they really be, right? – you still have to install them correctly. All things considered, you’re much better off letting a professional gutter guard installer do the job for you.
Not only will their installation be a lot more reliable than your DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to suggest the best type of gutter system for your home in the first place. They are familiar with all of the options, and they will consider each factor carefully when making their recommendation.
Here are some of the factors a gutter guard installer will think about when recommending the best gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some gutter guards are made for temporary usage and some are designed to last as long as your gutters will. The construction is a key role in how long the gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The only type of gutter guards we would recommend for a homeowner to install themselves is the drop in kind 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, could damage your gutters if they’re not installed the right way.
Appearance – Many gutter guards boast a low profile so they cannot be seen from ground level, while some styles are visible. If that is an important requirement, you will be limited on the type of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the type of gutters you have. If it is very important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards installed, it might be necessary to install new gutters too.
Warranty – Most 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 hiring a licensed gutter guard installer in Dearborn (rather than doing it yourself), you won’t void the warranty. Gutter guards should never lift your shingles, nor should the installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing about having Dearborn Gutter Solutions install your new gutter guards is that we’ll return and repair them for FREE if there is any issue related 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 every budget, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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