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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are fairly simple and affordable considering the purpose they serve: protecting more valuable parts of your house. Gutters help keep rain water off the siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, directing it away from your home.
That means, anything that protects your gutters and helps them function more efficiently is a good investment as well.
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 can’t get inside of them. Installing gutter guards can be a money-saving choice that you’ll happy with for year after year.
There are several styles of gutter guard. The style you install depends on your available budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Columbia Gutters, Inc. installs all styles of gutter guards in Columbia. Call 410-657-6159 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation estimate today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
On average, gutter guards will cost around as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. But in the long run, you’re going to save a lot of time and money installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we recommend to install gutter guards on your home:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise larger pieces settle in the gutter first, then small pieces of debris collect 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 stream through the gutters quickly 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 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 gutters and off the roof can be a constant battle. Every type of gutter guard prevents pests from crafting nests inside of the gutter. Some homeowners choose to install gutter guards for this reason alone.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards need to be removed to clean the gutters, but when they are present, this job won’t have to be done as regularly. Leaf guards cut down the frequency that you need to clean out the gutters – or hire a professional to do it for you – so that you may only have to have them cleaned out once a year.
Protection From Fires – A typical way fires spread to homes is if embers fall into gutters where there is dry debris. This debris fuels the fire until it grows and damages the roof, followed by the entire house. A standard gutter guard installation can protect your home from this fire risk.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you happen to live in an area that gets below-freezing temps, snow and sleet, you’ll be interested to know that gutter guards help stop snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their designs purposefully redirect melting snow and ice 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 the home. If you haven’t considered installing them before, it could 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 may be tempting to go out and buy the model you think will work best – how much 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 project for you.
Not only will their installation be more reliable than DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer should 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 in detail when making their recommendation.
Here are a few of the things a gutter guard installer will consider when recommending the perfect 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 some are built to last as long as your gutters. The material plays a key factor in how long the gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The only type of gutter guards we would encourage 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, can damage your gutters if they’re not installed the right way.
Appearance – A lot of gutter guards offer a low profile so they cannot be seen from ground level, while some styles are visible. If that 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 on your home. If it is very important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards, it may be necessary to install new gutters.
Warranty – Some gutter guard styles will come with a short manufacturer’s warranty, but most of the aluminum types are guaranteed to last for 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Columbia (rather than doing it on your own), you won’t void the warranty. Gutter guards should never lift your shingles, nor should their installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing about having Columbia Gutters, Inc. install your new gutter guards is that we’ll come back and repair them free of charge if there is an issue due to the installation from our team.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in deciding which 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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