Are Gutter Guards Worth It?
No one likes cleaning gutters. But if your gutters are clogged and full of debris, they won’t function, exposing your home to all sorts of problems. That’s why many homeowners choose to install gutter guards. But are gutter guards really worth the investment? Many homeowners and professionals would agree that they are. Let’s explore why.
Benefits of Gutter Guards
Gutter guards can make your life easier and help protect your property in a few different ways. Here are some of the most notable.
Prevent Clogs
If your home is surrounded by trees, then you likely know how quickly gutters can become clogged. Leaves, pine needles, tree seeds, dirt, and all manner of debris can fall and blow into your gutters from nearby trees. This debris can create large blockages that prevent water from flowing through your gutters as it should. High-quality gutter guards, such as LeafAway®, will keep this debris out!
Protect Your Roof
Clogged gutters don’t just prevent proper drainage. They also cause all sorts of problems that can damage your roof. Trapped water can get under the roof coating, causing leaks. It can also rot wooden fascia boards and the roof’s decking. Gutter guards will keep the water flowing and prevent it from backing up dangerously.
Safeguard Your Foundation
When your gutters are stuffed full of debris, water often spills over the edges and pools around your foundation. This can lead to many issues, including erosion of the soil. It can also cause cracks and settling and weaken your foundation. Sometimes, this water may even find its way into your basement, causing flooding and costly water damage.
Preserve Your Gutters
Clogs and water backups damage your gutters, too. Gutters are not designed to hold that much weight for extended periods of time, and they will eventually bend or sag. Too much weight can even cause your gutters to pull away from the fascia board entirely. Gutter guards will protect your gutters from these issues and keep them in great shape for years to come.
Reduce Cleaning
Without gutter guards, you would have to clean your gutters at least twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, to avoid all the issues mentioned above. Cleaning gutters can be a messy, strenuous job. Climbing up on the roof to clean gutters can also be dangerous for inexperienced homeowners. High-quality gutter guards like LeafAway will eliminate the need to clean gutters.
Types of Gutter Guards
There are many types of gutter guards, and some work better than others. At Spotless & Seamless Exteriors, we recommend two types: reverse curve gutter guards from LeafAway and micro mesh gutter screens from Leaf Solution™.
LeafAway
LeafAway gutter guards use an exclusively designed debris-shedding shield to protect your gutters from clogs. Liquid adhesion draws flowing water around the curved edge of the guard and into your gutters, while leaves, acorns, twigs, and other debris slide off and away. Available in a variety of colors, LeafAway’s seamless, one-piece system is carefully installed to fit your home precisely.
Leaf Solution
Evelyn’s Leaf Solution uses a fine stainless-steel mesh to allow easy water flow while keeping out even the smallest debris, such as pine needles. The completely sealed design also prevents small animals and insects from entering your gutters. The mesh uses a patented triple-dip Capillary Diverter System to slow down and capture almost 100% of rainwater.
Protect Your Home
Gutter guards keep your gutters free of clogs, eliminating the need to clean them and protecting your property from damage. With so many benefits, it’s clear that gutter guards are worth it for homeowners. To protect your home, contact the gutter experts at Spotless & Seamless Exteriors. We can inspect your home and recommend the best gutter guard solution for your needs.
