Maintaining gutters requires regular gutter cleaning at least twice a year. But with gutter guards, homeowners and business owners can eliminate bi-annual gutter cleaning if they invest in the right gutter guard product.
How Gutter Guards Work
Leaf protection is important when maintaining a gutter system, and it is equally important to keep gutters flowing freely year-round. Gutter guards are essentially tight-fitting screens made of mesh filters that are installed over the tops of gutters to prevent leaves and other debris from entering your gutters. This allows gutters to flow freely, as they are intended to.
Gutter guard installation significantly decreases the maintenance required on gutters. And with the right guards, the need for gutter cleaning is virtually eliminated. How is that possible? The gutter guard materials that The Gutter Specialist installs are positioned at a slant that is the same angle as the roofline. Since our gutter guards are not flat, debris cannot accumulate on the tops of the guards.
Gutter guards are the most practical option for keeping gutters clean, providing valuable protection against interior gutter degradation and requiring far less maintenance. But a tight fit is crucial, and it is also very important to choose the right gutter guard for your gutter type. A proficient gutter installer will be able to fit your gutters properly, allowing for a snug fit that does not allow any debris to escape into your gutters.
Installing the Right Gutter Guard Materials is Critical
There are many gutter guard materials on the market today, but not all products are equal. Many gutter guard products include plastic, which does not hold up over time and deteriorates quickly in the outdoor elements.
Gutter guards made with a combination of plastic and aluminum need to be replaced much sooner than gutter guards made exclusively with aluminum. At the Gutter Specialist, we use only 100% aluminum gutter guard materials, for many years of exceptional durability. We also match gutter guard styles to your existing gutters and slope to your roof pitch.
Gutter Guards for Copper Gutters
Gutter guards can be installed on any type of gutter, including copper. When installing gutter guards on copper gutters, however, only copper gutter guards can be used. Copper material is not compatible with other types of metal and will corrode gutter guards in a small matter of time. The good news is that copper gutter guard products are 100% compatible with copper gutters, and they are readily available on the market today.
Gutter guards keep debris out of gutters, which helps to protect gutters from deterioration over time. In addition, homeowners and business owners will save money over many years since they will no longer need to schedule bi-annual maintenance. Gutter guards make a great investment for prolonging the life of your existing gutters and saving money over time.
When it comes to gutter guard quality, The Gutter Specialist company has done due diligence and performance testing, and we have found a superior supplier for all types of gutter guard applications, including commercial, industrial, high-end residential, and residential. We are so confident in our products and services that we offer a 10-year warranty on all our gutter guard installations. To request a gutter guard quote from The Gutter Specialist, give us a call at (860) 876-2227.
