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What are Gutter Guards?
Rain gutters are basic and low cost considering how important they are: protecting more valuable parts of your house. Gutters keep rain off the wood or siding, windows, patio, deck and basement, directing it discreetly away from your foundation.
That means, anything that protects your gutters and helps them function more efficiently is a smart investment too.
Gutter guards are a low cost feature you can add to almost any type of gutters, and they work as a protective screen for gutters so large debris and animals won’t get inside of them. Installing gutter screens can be a money-saving decision that you’ll thank yourself for many years.
There are several styles of gutter guard. The type you install will depend on your budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of either aluminum, nylon or plastic.
Arlington Gutters installs all styles of gutter guards in Arlington. Call 703-372-9226 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 themselves. In the long run, you’re going to save a lot of time and money by installing them. Here are a few of the reasons we think you should install gutter guards on your home:
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 different gutter guard models, all of them stop these larger pieces of debris from getting stuck to begin with.
Reduce Mold & Mildew Growth – Gutter guards allow water to flow through the gutters quickly since it isn’t blocked by large debris or leaves. Rain is one of the primary reasons for mold and mildew growth, therefore moving the water faster through the gutters limits the time rain remains 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 struggle. Every type of gutter guard prevents pests from building nests within 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 if they are present, this project doesn’t have to be done as regularly. Leaf guards can cut down the frequency that you need to clean out the gutters – or or hire a company to do it for you – so that you might only have to have them cleaned out once each year.
Protection From Fires – A common way fires spread to homes is when embers fall inside of gutters where there is dry debris. This debris gives the fire fuel until it grows and damages the roof, followed by the rest of the 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 below-freezing temps, snow and ice, you’ll be happy to know that gutter guards help stop snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their designs purposefully redirect melting snow and ice to get it off your roof faster.
These are all issues that affect hundreds of thousands of homes every year. Gutter guards protect a vital system that protects the rest of the house. If you’ve never considered 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 buy the type you think will work best – how different could they be, right? – you will still have to install them correctly. Ultimately, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installer do the project for you.
Not only will professional installation be more reliable than DIY work, but a local 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 are familiar with all of the options, and they will consider each factor carefully when deciding their recommendation.
Here are some of the things a gutter guard installer will take into account when deciding the perfect gutter guards for your home:
Material – Gutter guards can be manufactured with aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some are designed for temporary usage and some are designed to last as long as your gutters. The material plays a key factor in how long the gutter guards will last.
Installation method – The only style of gutter guards we would recommend for a homeowner to install themselves is the drop in kind that don’t require any fastening to the gutters. Installing other types, including snap-in and screw-on gutter guards, can damage your rain gutters if they’re not installed correctly.
Appearance – Some gutter guards boast a low profile so they aren’t visible from ground level, while others are visible. If this is an important condition, you will be limited on the style of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the type of gutters you have on your roof. If it is very important for you to have low profile gutter guards, it might be necessary for you to install new gutters as well.
Warranty – A lot of gutter guard styles will come with a short manufacturer’s warranty, however most of the aluminum types are guaranteed for 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installer in Arlington (rather than doing it on your own), you won’t void the warranty. Gutter guards should not lift your shingles, nor should the installation void your roof’s warranty.
Another great thing about having Arlington Gutters install your new gutter guards is that we’ll come back and repair them for FREE if there is an issue related to the installation.
Your budget is, of course, the last factor in determining which gutter guards you will have installed. We provide a wide range of options for every budget, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.
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