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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are simple and inexpensive considering how important they are: protecting much more valuable parts of your home. Gutters help keep rain water off the siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, directing it away from your house.
That means, anything that can protect your gutters and helps them function more efficiently is a great investment.
Gutter guards are an inexpensive product you can add to any type of gutters, and they function as a protective barrier for your gutters so large debris and animals won’t get inside of them. Purchasing gutter screens can be a money-saving decision that you’ll be rewarded for year after year.
There are several styles of gutter guard. The type you choose to install will depend on your budget and the type of gutters you have on your home. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Long Island Gutter Solutions installs all styles of gutter guards in Smithtown (Long Island). Call 516-550-5905 or click here for a FREE gutter guard installation quote today!
Benefits of Gutter Guards
On average, gutter guards cost about as much per linear foot as the gutters cost themselves. In the long run, you will save a lot of time and money by installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we encourage you to install gutter guards on your house:
Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep most debris out of your gutters. Otherwise larger pieces of debris settle in the gutter first, then smaller pieces pile up around them. Of all the many gutter guard models, all of them prevent larger pieces of debris from getting stuck to start with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards allow water to stream through the gutters faster because it is unhindered by large debris. Rain is one of the primary reasons for 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 your gutters and off the roof can be a constant battle. Every type of gutter guard prevents animals from crafting nests within the gutter. Some homeowners decide to install gutter guards for this reason alone.
Gutter Cleaning Less Often – Gutter guards must be removed in order to clean the gutters, but when they are installed, this job doesn’t have to be done as often. Leaf guards can reduce the frequency in which you have to clean out the gutters – or have someone to do it 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 when embers fall into gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris gives the fire fuel until it grows and damages the roof, followed by the entire house. 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 temps, snow and ice, you’ll be happy to know that gutter guards help prevent snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their unique designs purposefully redirect melting snow and ice to get it off your roof faster.
These are all issues that affect hundreds of thousands of American homes every year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of your home. If you’ve never thought about installing them before, it might 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 might be tempting to run out and install the model you think will be the best – how different could they be, right? – you still have to install them properly. In the end, you’re much better off letting a professional gutter guard installer do the project for you.
Not only will their installation be a lot more reliable than your DIY work, but a professional gutter guard service and installer will be able to recommend the best type of gutter system for your home in the first place. They know all of the options, and they will consider each factor carefully when making their recommendation.
Here are some of the factors a gutter guard installer will consider when recommending the best gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards are made of aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some gutter guards are designed for temporary use while others are built to last as long as your gutters will. The construction plays a key factor in how long the 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 don’t require any fastening to the gutters. However, these are not as dependable. Installing the other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, could destroy your rain gutters if they’re not installed the right way.
Appearance – Many gutter guards boast a low profile so they aren’t visible from ground level, while some styles are visible. If that is an important condition, you will be limited on the style of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have. If it is very important for you to have low profile gutter guards installed, it may be necessary for you to install new gutters as well.
Warranty – A lot of gutter guard styles will come with a shorter warranty, but most of the aluminum types are guaranteed to last for at least 10-20 years. By hiring a licensed gutter guard installer in Smithtown (Long Island) (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 Long Island Gutter Solutions install your new gutter guards is that we’ll come back and fix them for FREE if there is any issue due to the installation.
Your budget is, of course, the final factor in determining which gutter guards you will have installed. We provide a range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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