7 Benefits of Gutter Guards Only the Pros Know About

The benefits of gutter guards are far reaching and can prevent you from having to tackle what could be a dangerous task. Even so, not everyone agrees gutter guards are worth the time, cost, and effort to have installed. As a result, most homeowners are left scratching their heads wondering, "Do I need gutter guards?"

There are many different types of gutter guards on the market. Some are made of vinyl, pvc, steel, aluminum and even copper. Gutter guards are engineered to stop debris and leaves from entering the gutter - where it can block the downspouts, gutter, and your underground drains.

Gutter guards can drastically reduce the amount of maintenance you have to perform on your home. Continue reading to learn more about the key benefits of gutter guards for your home.

Save Time & Money

Gutter guards prevent debris and leaves from accumulating in your gutters and clogging up the system. If you do not have gutter guards, you will eventually have to clean your gutters or have them cleaned by a professional. In either case, this takes time and money.

Even with gutter guards, some debris may inevitably collect on the top of the gutter guards. However, gutter guards are exponentially easier to clean than digging into clogged gutters to remove handfuls of twigs, seeds, leaves, and debris. As is the case with nearly everything else on your home, even gutter guards may need occasional maintenance.

With gutter guards, you can reduce the number of times your gutters need to be cleaned. It's suggested to have your gutters cleaned at least twice a year. However, if you have gutter guards, you may be able to reduce the number of gutter cleanings significantly.

Avoid Mice and Insect Infestations

Did you know one of the key benefits of gutter guards is they can stop vermin and insects, such as bats, squirrels, birds, mice, mosquitoes, and spiders from breeding in your gutters? Simply put, gutter guards will minimizes the amount of stagnant water sitting in your gutters.

With less stagnant water, your home will become unattractive and more difficult for birds, vermin and insects to use your gutters as a breeding ground. Additionally, gutter guards work as a physical barrier to possums, birds, and rodents, which will otherwise navigate their way behind the fascia boards and into the roof space of your home.

Helps Alleviate Ice Dams and Gutter Freezing

If water gets trapped in your gutter during the winter, it can freeze and result in ice dams. Although gutter guards alone may not prevent ice dams, gutter guards will prevent debris from accumulating in your gutters, which may alleviate ice dams.

Fire Protection

Is your home located in an area prone to bush and brushfires? If so, gutter guards will offer added fire protection. During a fire, embers can easily travel a long distance.

If those embers come into contact with the dry leaves and debris in your gutters, it can quickly ignite into a fire and quickly spread. Certain types of gutter guards will protect your home by acting as a physical barrier between debris and lighted embers.

Prevent Premature Rust and Corrosion

When moisture ridden leaves and debris sits in your gutters, it increases the likelihood of rust and/or corrosion forming in your gutters. Gutter guards are designed to prevent leaves, pine needles, and other debris from accumulating in your gutters. As a result, gutter guards can help extend the life of your gutters with rust and corrosion prevention.

Improve Gutter Water Flow

Installing gutter guards can bolster the flow of water through your downspouts and gutters because they prevent them from clogging up. This can be an excellent benefit of gutter guards especially if you have a rainwater tank (aka rain barrel). The guards will help your tank refill more quickly when it rains. Your tank will have cleaner water that is more filtered of contaminants and debris.

Stop Blockages

If your gutters overflow during periods of heavy rain, they may be clogged or blocked and would benefit from gutter guards. Overflowing gutters are dangerous because this can allow water to cause damage to your foundation or cause water to enter your home. Additionally, gutters that overflow can also result in those unsightly stains on the exterior of your home.

Contact Ned Stevens to Experience the Benefits of Gutter Guards

Since 1965, Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning of Long Island has been delivering cutting-edge solutions to homeowners throughout the Suffolk County and Nassau County area. We are insured, licensed, and have gone through great lengths to test and validate the effectiveness of various gutter guards.

As a result, we offer two different gutter guard or gutter protection products that have been tested, tried, and proven to work:

Contact Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning of Long Island today to learn more about the key benefits of gutter guards and how they can help protect your home.