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What are Gutter Guards?
Gutters are fairly basic and low cost considering how important they are: protecting much more valuable parts of your home. Gutters help keep rain off the siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, directing it away from your home.
Therefore, anything that protects your gutters and helps them function more efficiently is a good investment.
Gutter guards are an inexpensive feature you can add to almost any type of gutters, and they serve as a protective screen for your gutters so debris and pests can’t get inside of them. Installing gutter screens can be a money-saving measure that you’ll thank yourself for year after year.
There are many styles of gutter guard. The style you install depends on your budget and the type of rain gutters you have on your home. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Hot Springs Gutters installs all styles of gutter guards in Hot Springs. Call 501-293-0744 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation quote today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
On average, gutter guards cost around as much per linear foot as the gutters cost themselves. But in the long run, you will save a lot of time and money by 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 keep debris out of your gutters. Otherwise big 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 stop larger pieces of debris from becoming stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to stream through the gutters quickly 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 reduces the amount of time rain is sitting still, leading to mold and mildew.
Prevent Pests from Nesting – Keeping squirrels, chipmunks, birds and insects out of your gutters and off the roof can be an endless battle. Every style of gutter guard prevents animals from crafting nests within the gutter. A lot of homeowners choose to install gutter guards for no other reason than this.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards have to be removed in order to clean the gutters, but when they are installed, this job won’t have to be done nearly as frequently. Leaf guards reduce the frequency that you need to clean out the 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 common way fires spread to homes is when embers fall into gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris gives the fire fuel until it grows and damages the roof, and then the entire home. A simple 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 interested to know that gutter guards help prevent snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their designs 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 your house. If you haven’t considered 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 run out and buy the type you think will be the best – how different could they be, right? – you still have to install them correctly. Ultimately, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installation service do the job for you.
Not only will their 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 know all of the choices, and they will consider each factor when deciding their recommendation.
Here are a few of the factors a gutter guard installer will consider when determining the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards can be made of aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of other materials. Some gutter guards are made for temporary usage while some are built to last just as long as your gutters will. The construction is a key role in how long gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The type of gutter guards we would encourage for a homeowner to install themselves is the drop in type that do not require fastening to the gutters. However, these are not as dependable. Installing other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, might damage your rain gutters if they are 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 requirement, you will be limited on the style of gutter guard you can have, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have. If it is very important for you to have “invisible” gutter guards, it may be necessary to install new gutters.
Warranty – Most gutter guard styles will come with a short warranty, however most of the aluminum types are guaranteed for 10-20 years. By hiring a licensed gutter guard installer in Hot Springs (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 Hot Springs Gutters install your gutter guards is that we’ll return and repair them free of charge if there is an issue due to the installation.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in determining which gutter guards you will have installed. We offer a wide range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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