Do Gutter Guards Work?
- Jul 3
- 1 min read
Understanding the purpose of Gutter Guards
Purpose of Gutter Guards
Gutter Guards are intended to decrease the amount of annual maintenance required to keep your gutters in proper working function. Pine Needles, Leaves and Debris are intended to sit on top of the Gutter Guards to keep them out of the gutters, preventing the downspouts from clogging up which causes the gutters to back up and overflow. The Tops of the Gutter Guards and even your roof would still need to be cleared off periodically if you notice a large build up. Often heavy winds and storms will remove these build ups.
Benefits of Gutter Guards
Saves You Time: Gutter Guards keep your gutters clean so that you don't have to clean them yourself
Saves You Money: Gutter Guards have a higher investment upfront and usually pay for themselves in a few years on Gutter Cleaning Services.
Safer: Gutter Guards keep you off of a Ladder, reducing your chances of falling off of a Ladder.
Protects the Sealant Inside the Gutter: The Gutter Guard's shield the Sealant from the Sun's UV Rays preventing Dry Rot and Cracking.
Prevents Clogs and Blockages: The right gutter guards with keep the vast majority of leaves and debris cleared from the Gutters.
Strengthens the Gutter System: Certain Gutter Guards help to reinforce the gutter system increasing its durability.
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