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What are Gutter Guards?
Gutters are fairly basic and low cost considering the purpose they serve: protecting much more valuable parts of your home. Gutters keep rain off the siding, windows, porch, deck and basement, directing it away from your home.
That means, anything that protects your gutters and helps them work more efficiently is a great investment too.
Gutter guards are an inexpensive product you can add to any type of gutters, and they work as a protective screen for gutters so debris and animals can’t get inside of them. Purchasing leaf guards can be a money-saving measure that you’ll thank yourself for year after year.
There are a lot of styles of gutter guard. The style you choose to install will depend on your available budget and the type of gutters you have on your home. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Downers Grove Gutters installs all styles of gutter guards in Downers Grove. Call 630-333-4862 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation estimate today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
On average, gutter guards will cost about as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. In the long run, you’re going to save time and money by 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 collect around them. Of all the different gutter guard styles, all of them block larger leaves and pieces of debris from getting stuck to begin with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards allow water to stream through the gutters quickly since it isn’t blocked by any large debris or leaves. Rain is one of the major causes of mold and mildew to grow, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the time rain spends 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 is often an endless struggle. Every type of gutter guard prevents animals from crafting nests within the gutter. Many homeowners decide to install gutter guards for this reason alone.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards have to be removed in order to clean the gutters, but if they are present, this job doesn’t have to be done as regularly. Leaf guards can reduce the frequency that you need to clean out the gutters – or have someone to do the job for you – so that you might only have to have them cleaned only once each year.
Protection From Fires – A common way fires spread to homes is if embers fall inside of gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris fuels the fire until it becomes too large and damages the roof, followed by the entire house. 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 below-freezing temperatures, snow and sleet, you’ll be happy to know that gutter guards can help prevent snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their designs purposefully redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof faster.
These are all issues that impact hundreds of thousands of homes each year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of the home. If you’ve never considered 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 purchase the type you think will be the best – how much different could they be, right? – you still have to install them properly. All things considered, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installer do the job for you.
Not only will their installation be more reliable than your DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to suggest the best type of gutter for your house in the first place. They are familiar with all of the styles, and they will consider each factor when making their recommendation.
Here are some of the things a gutter guard service will take into account when determining the best gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards can be manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some gutter guards are made for temporary use while 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 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. Installing other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, could destroy your rain gutters if they are not installed correctly.
Appearance – A lot of gutter guards offer a low profile so they cannot be seen from ground level, while some styles are very obvious. 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 on your roof. If it is very important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards, it may be necessary for you to install new gutters too.
Warranty – Some gutter guard styles will come with a short warranty, but most of the aluminum types are guaranteed for 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installer in Downers Grove (rather than doing it yourself), you won’t void your warranty. Gutter guards should not lift your shingles, nor should the installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing by having Downers Grove Gutters install your gutter guards is that we’ll return and fix them free of charge if there is an issue related to the installation from our team.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in choosing which gutter guards you will have installed. We offer a wide range of options for every budget, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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