Why You Should Consider Gutter Guards

A couple of weeks back, we discussed the importance of maintaining your gutters, as well as the potential ramifications of not doing so. It could be nightmare fuel if the rainwater runoff was left unchecked, creating issues such as wall damage, leakage, and even problems with the foundation of your house. However, understandably, going up on your own to clean them out can be a pain and even in some instances scary, considering the height of the house and the ladder needed to climb up onto.

If this chore is not something you as a homeowner are wanting to worry yourself with, maybe consider some gutter guards. With many different variations out there, they can keep debris and other undesirables out of the way, while allowing the rainwater and otherwise to flow through uncontested. 

It does require a little research, such as determining what kind of guard you would wish to install. Gutter guards can actually void your roof’s warranty, so making sure that the type you’ve chosen doesn’t do so is important.

Here are a few examples of gutter guards that you can take a look at…

Mesh Screen

While this kind of gutter guard can possibly void your roof warranty, it is definitely one of the best to consider. Made of stainless steel metal, it is placed in line with the top of your gutters to block out the incoming debris. It also allows water to run through very small holes throughout the metal into the belly of the gutter below. The holes are small enough to prevent sand and other fine debris from getting into your gutters and creating problems.

Brush Guards

These guards are literally as they sound, and will not void your roof warranty. A stick of bristles are placed inside the gutter to almost skewer debris and prevent pieces of miscellaneous junk from blocking water flow underneath. Water is then, of course, allowed through. However, according to BackyardBoss, this is not a permanent solution, and may even have issues in the future such as build up of said skewered debris. Despite this, it can still be considered a good option for year round anomalies such as snow, and can maybe even be a placeholder until a future investment is made. 

Foam Guards

This is another guard that will not void your warranty. BackyardBoss again states that this form of guard is the best at keeping pine needles out of your gutters. It is almost a literal stick of foam that is placed inside the gutters, similar in a sense to how the brush guards work. They soak up the rainwater while blocking out the nonsense.

Conclusion

The installation of gutter guards can be difficult, so if you are uncomfortable with the project, be sure to contact a professional to take care of it for you. You can once again take a look for someone that fits your needs here on HomeAdvisor. 

Gutter guards can make a homeowners life so much easier. Gutters can cause a whole mess of anxiety because of the problems that can ensue. Not only that, maintenance can be a worrisome chore for some, and can be quite difficult and expensive considering the need for repetition. The guards help rectify this, and allow some of that worry and anxiety to dissipate. This is why, as a homeowner, gutter guards are definitely something that should be considered.

Thanks to BackyardBoss and newhope5300 for the extra information.