Guard Your Gutters: 6 Reasons To Invest In Gutter Guards

Gutters do a good job of guiding water away from the roof, walls, and foundation of your home. But if your gutters become clogged with debris, they can do more damage than good. If you aren't fond of climbing a ladder to clean out your gutters each year, you could invest in some gutter guards.

Protecting your gutters with gutter guards offers various benefits.

1. Keep leaves and debris out in autumn

In autumn, leaves and seeds can clog gutters. If trees surround your home, your gutters have a high risk of clogging each autumn. Gutter guards completely cover gutters, so they can prevent leaves and tree debris from causing clogs.

2. Stop ice dam formation in winter

Clogged gutters can lead to ice dam formation during winter. When snow melts on a roof, the runoff of that melted snow can freeze as it spills off the roof and reaches the cold air. Ice dams can damage your roof and gutters. Gutters can help to direct melted snow away from your home, but if your gutters clog, the runoff could freeze as it spills over the gutters. Gutter guards stop this from occurring.

3. Protect your home from moisture damage

When gutters clog and rainwater and melting snow spill over onto your roof, fascia, and siding, moisture damage occurs. Prolonged exposure to moisture will stain your home and cause the exposed materials to deteriorate at a faster than normal rate. Mold and mildew can also become a problem. Gutter guards prevent clogs, and this means your home will be safe from moisture damage.

4. Reduce the need to maintain your gutters

With gutter guards in place, you won't need to climb up a ladder to maintain your gutters very often. Your gutter guards will keep most debris out of your gutters. Clog-free gutters need much less maintenance than gutters that clog often.

5. Protect your home's foundation

Gutters prevent water from spilling off your roof to seep into the soil around your home. But clogged gutters will eventually cause rainwater to spill over and seep into the soil. That water could then reach your home's foundation and cause cracks and leaks over time. Gutter guards stop clogs and prevent water from damaging your home's foundation.

6. Lower the risk of pest infestation

Moisture damage to roofing materials, fascia, and other parts of your home will attract pests, such as termites. With gutter guards, you can protect your home's exterior and lower the risk of pests like carpenter ants and termites infesting your home.

If you live in an area with lots of trees, gutter guards are a good investment. Gutter guards will reduce the need for maintenance, protect your home from moisture damage, and help keep pests at bay.

Contact a professional for more information about gutter guard installation. 

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