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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are fairly simple and low cost considering the purpose they serve: protecting much more valuable areas of your home. Gutters keep rain water off the siding, windows, porch, deck and basement, routing it away from your house.
That means, anything that can protect your gutters and helps them work more efficiently is a smart investment as well.
Gutter guards are a low cost feature you can install on any type of gutters, and they work as a protective barrier for gutters so debris and animals aren’t able to get inside of them. Installing gutter screens can be a money-saving decision that you’ll thank yourself for many years.
There are a lot of types of gutter guard. The style you install will depend on your budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Longmont Gutters Unlimited installs all styles of gutter guards in Longmont. Call 720-713-1134 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 themselves. But 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 roof:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards help keep leaves and debris out of your gutters. Otherwise big pieces settle in the gutter first, then smaller pieces of debris collect around them. Of all the different gutter guard styles, all of them prevent larger pieces of debris from becoming stuck to begin with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to flow through the gutters quickly since it is unhindered by any large debris or leaves. Water is one of the major causes of mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the time rain remains sitting still, possibly 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 an endless struggle. Every model of gutter guard stops pests from crafting nests within the gutter. Some homeowners decide to install gutter guards just for this reason.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards must be removed in order to clean the gutters, but when they are present, this job won’t have to be done as regularly. Leaf guards can cut down the frequency in which you have to clean out the gutters – or or hire a company to do the work for you – so that you may only have to have them cleaned out once each 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 gives the fire fuel until it becomes too large and damages the roof, and then the rest of the 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 temperatures, snow and ice, you’ll be happy to know that gutter guards can help stop snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their designs redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof faster.
These are all issues that affect hundreds of thousands of homes each year. Gutter guards protect an important system that protects the rest of your house. 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
As you can see, there are many benefits of gutter guards. While it may be tempting to go out and install the type you think will work best – how much different could they be, right? – you will still have to install them correctly. All things considered, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installation company do the job for you.
Not only will professional installation be more reliable than DIY work, but a local gutter guard service and installer will be able to suggest the best type of gutter system for your house in the first place. They are familiar with all of the styles, and they will consider each factor when deciding their recommendation.
Here are a few of the factors a gutter guard service will think about when deciding the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of other materials. Some gutter guards are designed for temporary use while some are designed to last as long as your gutters will. The construction plays a key factor in how long gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The style of gutter guards we would recommend for a homeowner to install themselves is the drop in kind that do not require any fastening to the gutters. Installing other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, can destroy your rain gutters if they’re not installed correctly.
Appearance – Many gutter guards boast a low profile so they cannot be seen from ground level, while others 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 important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards installed, it might be necessary to purchase new gutters too.
Warranty – Most gutter guard styles will come with a short warranty, however most of the aluminum types are guaranteed for 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Longmont (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 Longmont Gutters Unlimited install your gutter guards is that we’ll return and repair them free of charge if there is an issue related to the installation from our team.
Your budget is, of course, the final factor in choosing 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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