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What are Gutter Guards?
Gutters are basic and inexpensive considering the purpose they serve: protecting more valuable areas of your house. Gutters keep rain off the siding, windows, porch, deck and basement, directing it away from your foundation.
That means, anything that protects your gutters from damage and helps them function more efficiently is a good investment as well.
Gutter guards are an affordable feature you can add to almost any style of gutters, and they function as a protective shield for your gutters so debris and animals can’t get inside of them. Purchasing gutter screens can be a money-saving choice that you’ll be rewarded for for year after year.
There are a lot of styles of gutter guard. The type you install depends on your budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Swift Gutter Cleaning installs all styles of gutter guards in Coon Rapids. Call 763-265-6359 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation estimate today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
Typically, gutter guards cost about as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. But in the long run, you’re going to save time and money installing them. Here are some of the reasons we recommend to install gutter guards on your roof:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards help keep leaves and most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise larger pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then small pieces of debris pile up around them. Of all the different gutter guard models, all of them prevent larger pieces of debris from becoming stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards allow water to flow through the gutters faster since it is unhindered by any large debris or leaves. Rain is one of the main causes of mold and mildew growth, so moving the water faster through the gutters limits the time rain is 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 a constant struggle. Every type of gutter guard prevents animals from building nests inside of 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 in which you have to clean out the gutters – or hire a professional to do it for you – so that you might only need to have them cleaned only once each year.
Protection From Fires – A common way fires spread to homes is when embers fall into gutters where there is dry debris. This debris gives the fire fuel until it grows and damages the roof, followed by the rest of the home. A simple 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 stop snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their unique designs purposefully redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof faster.
These are all problems 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 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 several benefits of gutter guards. While it may be tempting to run out and purchase the type you think will be the best – how different could they really be, right? – you still have to install them properly. All things considered, you’re much better off letting a professional gutter guard installation company do the job for you.
Not only will professional installation be much more reliable than your DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer will be able to recommend the best type of gutter for your house in the first place. They are familiar with all of the choices, and they will consider each factor when deciding their recommendation.
Here are a few of the things a gutter guard service will think about when deciding the best gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of other materials. Some are designed for temporary usage and some are designed to last just as long as your gutters. The construction is a key factor in how long gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The only style of gutter guards we would recommend 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, could damage your gutters if they’re not installed correctly.
Appearance – Some gutter guards offer a low profile so they aren’t visible from ground level, while some styles are visible. If that is an important condition, you will be limited on the type of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have on your roof. If it is important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards installed, it might be necessary for you to buy new gutters.
Warranty – A lot of gutter guard styles will come with a short manufacturer’s warranty, but most of the aluminum types are guaranteed for at least 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Coon Rapids (rather than doing it yourself), you won’t void your warranty. Gutter guards should not lift your shingles, nor should their installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing about having Swift Gutter Cleaning install your gutter guards is that we’ll come back and fix them for FREE if there is any issue due to the installation.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in determining the gutter guards you will have installed. We provide a wide range of options for every budget, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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