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What are Gutter Guards?

Rain gutters are basic and inexpensive considering the purpose they serve: protecting much more valuable areas of your home. Gutters help keep rain off the wood or siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, directing it discreetly away from your home.

Therefore, anything that protects your gutters from damage and helps them work more efficiently is a good investment too.

Gutter guards are an inexpensive product you can add to almost any type of gutters, and they serve as a protective shield for gutters so large debris and animals can’t get inside of them. Purchasing gutter guards can be a money-saving decision that you’ll thank yourself for many years.

There are a lot of styles of gutter guard. The type you choose to install will depend on your budget and the type of rain gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.

Wauwatosa Gutter Cleaning installs all styles of gutter guards in Wauwatosa.

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Benefits of Gutter Guards

On average, gutter guards cost around as much per linear foot as the gutters 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 recommend to install gutter guards on your roof:

Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep leaves and most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise larger pieces settle in the gutter first, then small pieces of debris pile up around them. Of all the many gutter guard models, all of them prevent these larger leaves and pieces of debris from getting stuck to begin with.

Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards help water to stream through the gutters quickly because it is unhindered by any debris or leaves. Rain is one of the major reasons for mold and mildew growth, so moving the water faster through the gutters limits the amount of time rain remains sitting still, possibly leading to mold and mildew.

Prevent Pests from Nesting – Keeping squirrels, chipmunks, birds and insects out of gutters and off the roof can be an endless struggle. Every type of gutter guard stops pests from crafting nests inside of the gutter. A lot of homeowners choose 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 installed, this project doesn’t have to be done as regularly. Leaf guards reduce the frequency that you need to clean gutters – or or hire a company to do the job for you – so that you might only have to have them cleaned only once a year.

Protection From Fires – A typical way fires spread to homes is if embers fall inside of 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 home. A basic gutter guard installation can protect your home from the risk of fire.

Prevent Ice Dams – If you happen to 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 redirect melting snow and ice to get it off your roof much faster.

These are all problems that affect hundreds of thousands of homes every year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of the home. If you haven’t considered installing them before, it could be time to think about it.

Professional Gutter Guard Installation

As you can see, there are a lot of benefits of gutter guards. While it may be tempting to run out and buy the type you think will work best – how much different could they really be, right? – you still have to install them correctly. In the end, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installation service do the project for you.

Not only will their installation be more reliable than DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to recommend the best type of gutter for your home in the first place. They know all of the styles, and they will consider each factor in detail when deciding their recommendation.

Here are some of the factors a gutter guard installer will consider when choosing the best gutter guards for your home:

Material – Gutter guards are made of aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of other materials. Some gutter guards are designed for temporary usage while others are built to last as long as your gutters will. The construction plays a key role in how long gutter guards will last.

Installation method – The type of gutter guards we would suggest for a homeowner to install on their own is the drop in kind 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, can destroy your rain gutters if they are not installed the right way.

Appearance – A lot of gutter guards offer a low profile so they aren’t visible from ground level, while some styles are very obvious. If this is an important requirement, you will be limited on the type of gutter guard you can have, 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, it might be necessary for you to install new gutters.

Warranty – A lot of gutter guard styles will come with a short manufacturer’s warranty, but most of the aluminum models are guaranteed to last for 10-20 years. By hiring a licensed gutter guard installer in Wauwatosa (rather than doing it yourself), you won’t void your warranty. Gutter guards should never lift your shingles, nor should their installation void your roof’s warranty.

Another great thing by having Wauwatosa Gutter Cleaning install your gutter guards is that we’ll come back and fix them free of charge if there is an issue due to the installation from our team.

Your budget is, of course, the final factor in choosing the gutter guards you will have installed. We provide a wide range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.

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