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What are Gutter Guards?
Gutters are fairly simple and affordable considering how important they are: protecting more valuable parts of your house. Gutters keep rain off the wood or siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, routing it discreetly away from your house.
Therefore, anything that protects your gutters from damage and helps them work even more efficiently is a smart investment.
Gutter guards are a low cost feature you can install on any style of gutters, and they work as a protective screen for your gutters so large debris and pests aren’t able to get inside of them. Buying gutter screens can be a money-saving choice that you’ll be rewarded for for many years.
There are many styles of gutter guard. The type you install will depend on your available budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Redwood City Gutters & More! installs all styles of gutter guards in Redwood City. Call 650-405-0051 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation quote today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
Typically, gutter guards will cost around as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. 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 house:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise large 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 stop 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 faster because it isn’t blocked by any debris or leaves. Rain is one of the primary reasons for mold and mildew to grow, so moving the water faster through the gutters limits 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 type of gutter guard stops animals from crafting nests inside of the gutter. Some homeowners decide to install gutter guards just for this reason.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards must be removed to clean the gutters, but if they are installed, this project doesn’t have to be done as regularly. Leaf guards reduce the frequency in which you have to clean gutters – or or hire a company to do the job 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 that have dry debris in them. This debris fuels the fire until it grows and damages the roof, followed by the rest of the home. A basic gutter guard installation can protect your home from this fire risk.
Prevent Ice Dams – If you live in an area that gets below-freezing temperatures, snow and sleet, you’ll be interested to know that gutter guards can 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 faster.
These are all issues that impact hundreds of thousands of American homes every year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of the home. If you’ve never 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 several benefits of gutter guards. While it may be tempting to go out and buy the type you think will be the best – how different could they really be, right? – you still have to install them correctly. All things considered, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installation service do the job for you.
Not only will professional installation be a lot more reliable than your DIY work, but a gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to suggest the best type of gutter system for your house in the first place. They know all of the options, and they will consider each factor carefully when making their recommendation.
Here are a few of the factors a gutter guard company will take into account when choosing the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are made of aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some are designed for temporary usage while some are designed to last just as long as your gutters. The construction 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 on their own is the drop in type that don’t require fastening to the gutters. Installing other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, could damage your rain gutters if they’re not installed correctly.
Appearance – A lot of gutter guards offer a low profile so they aren’t visible from ground level, while others are very obvious. If that is an important requirement, you are 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 important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards installed, it may be necessary for you to purchase new gutters as well.
Warranty – A lot of gutter guard styles will come with a short manufacturer’s warranty, but most of the aluminum models are guaranteed for 10-20 years. By hiring a licensed gutter guard installer in Redwood City (instead of doing it on your own), you won’t void your warranty. Gutter guards should never lift your shingles, nor should the installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing about having Redwood City Gutters & More! install your new gutter guards is that we’ll return and repair them for FREE if there is any issue due 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 wide range of options for every budget, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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