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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are fairly simple and affordable considering the purpose they serve: protecting much more valuable parts of your house. Gutters help keep rain water off the wood or siding, windows, porch, deck and basement, routing it discreetly away from your house.
That means, anything that protects your gutters from damage and helps them work even more efficiently is a great investment too.
Gutter guards are a low cost product you can install on almost any style of gutters, and they function as a protective shield for your gutters so debris and pests can’t get inside of them. Purchasing gutter guards can be a money-saving choice that you’ll happy with for many years.
There are a lot of styles of gutter guard. The style you install depends on your available budget and the type of rain gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Providence Gutters Plus installs all styles of gutter guards in Providence. Call 401-208-2980 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. In the long run, you will save a lot of time and money installing them. Here are some of the reasons we encourage you to install gutter guards on your house:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards help keep leaves and most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise larger pieces settle in the gutter first, then small pieces of debris pile up around them. Of all the different gutter guard styles, all of them stop larger leaves and pieces of debris from becoming stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to flow through the gutters quickly because it is unhindered by any large debris or leaves. Rain is one of the major reasons for mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters limits the amount of time rain remains sitting still, possibly leading to mold and mildew.
Prevent Pests from Nesting – Keeping squirrels, chipmunks, birds and insects out of gutters and off the roof can be an endless struggle. Every model of gutter guard stops animals from crafting nests within the gutter. Many homeowners decide to install gutter guards for this reason alone.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards must 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 reduce the frequency in which you have to clean out the gutters – or or hire a company to do the job for you – so that you might only have 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 fuels the fire until it becomes too large and damages the roof, followed by the entire home. A standard gutter guard installation can protect your home from the risk of fire.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you live in an area that gets frequent below-freezing temps, snow and ice, you’ll be happy to know that gutter guards 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 much faster.
These are all issues that impact hundreds of thousands of American homes each year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of your home. If you haven’t thought about 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 may be tempting to run out and install the model you think will be the best – how different could they really be, right? – you will still have to install them properly. Ultimately, you’re much better off letting a professional gutter guard installation company do the job for you.
Not only will professional installation be a lot more reliable than DIY work, but a professional 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 styles, and they will consider each factor in detail when making their recommendation.
Here are some of the factors a gutter guard installer will think about when determining the best gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are made of aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some gutter guards are designed for temporary usage and others are built to last just as long as your gutters. The material is 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 do not require any fastening to the gutters. However, these are not as dependable. Installing the other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, can damage your gutters if they are not installed correctly.
Appearance – Many gutter guards offer 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 style of gutter guard you can have, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have on your home. If it is important for you to have low profile gutter guards, it may be necessary to install new gutters.
Warranty – Some gutter guard styles will come with a shorter warranty, however most of the aluminum types are guaranteed to last for 10-20 years. By hiring a licensed gutter guard installer in Providence (rather than doing it on your own), 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 Providence Gutters Plus 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 last factor in choosing the gutter guards you will have installed. We provide a wide range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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