As a homeowner, your downspouts and gutters shouldn't be left out of your home maintenance activities. This is because they tend to accumulate debris over time. As a result, they have to be cleaned out regularly to prevent structural complications further down the line.
However, if you’re protection-conscious, and are keen on avoiding unnecessary stress further down the line due to regular gutter maintenance, gutter guards are the ultimate solution.
Here’s are other reasons you should install gutter guards.
Protection against mildew and mold buildup
The organic waste and moisture buildup in your gutters is the right situation for mold to thrive. If there's less debris blocking the gutters, the chances of mildew or mold thriving in this region will be much reduced.
When mold and mildew are allowed to thrive, they eventually seek into your roof, basement and even the open air inside the house. This could be a health hazard if there's anyone in your family with asthma or certain allergies.
Gutter guards can help with this by preventing buildup of mold and mildew.
Prevention of water spills and roof damage
Without a gutter guard installation, water spills can occur. These spills cause wall and roof damage and are partly the result of clogged debris.Nevertheless, the spill itself isn't the worst part- it's what it causes.
With so much water spilling and accumulating on your roof, rust damage is inevitable. Quite naturally, a roof repair is much costlier than having a gutter guard installed. Why not install the latter to save you from spending even more in the future to replace a damaged roof.
To reduce the need for gutter cleaning
Cleaning out gutters can be stressful, especially when there's all sorts of things clogging up the channels. As if that wasn't enough reason to have gutter guards installed, professional gutter cleaning is quite expensive. Rather than spend so much money to conduct multiple cleanups annually, you can channel those funds elsewhere.
With the right gutter guard installation, you won't have to clean your gutters frequently. For instance, a mesh guard is quite easy to use- all you have to do is to brush off the top, and lift the cover to eliminate anything clogging the gutters.
Even if the gutter guard that you have is securely installed, it still reduces the frequency of gutter cleanings required, which will save you money in the long run.
To protect the home structure
The simple truth is that clogged gutters create problems for the home's very structure.
It impedes the free flow of water through the downspouts. With water spilling onto the roof, you may experience leaks inside the house.
Additionally, water can pool against the fascia board, causing it to disintegrate, which is in itself a home structural risk. Also, water can pool at the base of the house, which will weaken the foundation over time.
These are significant benefits that should outweigh any reluctance to have gutter guards installed. Considering just how many problems they help you avoid in the long run, you can be assured that they're excellent investments. Call us now for a FREE, no-obligation estimate.