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What are Gutter Guards?

Gutters are simple and low cost considering the purpose they serve: protecting much more valuable parts of your home. Gutters help keep rain water off the wood or siding, windows, porch, deck and basement, routing it away from your house.

That means, anything that can protect your gutters from damage and helps them function even more efficiently is a great investment.

Gutter guards are an affordable feature you can add to almost any type of gutters, and they function as a protective barrier for gutters so large debris and animals won’t get inside of them. Purchasing gutter guards can be a money-saving decision that you’ll happy with for year after year.

There are several types of gutter guard. The type you choose to install depends on your budget and the type of gutters you have. Gutter guards are made of aluminum, nylon or plastic.

Madison Gutter Cleaning installs all styles of gutter guards in Madison.

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Benefits of Gutter Guards

On average, gutter guards will cost about as much per linear foot as the gutters themselves. But in the long run, you will save a lot of time and money by installing them. Here are some of the reasons we recommend to install gutter guards on your home:

Improve Drainage by Preventing Clogs – Gutter guards keep leaves and debris out of your gutters. Otherwise big pieces settle in the gutter first, then small pieces pile up around them. Of all the many gutter guard models, all of them block larger leaves and 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 any large debris. Rain is one of the main causes of mold and mildew growth, so moving the water faster through the gutters reduces the time rain spends sitting still, possibly leading to mold and mildew.

Prevent Pests from Nesting – Keeping squirrels, chipmunks, birds and insects out of gutters and off the roof can be a constant battle. Every type of gutter guard stops pests from building nests within the gutter. Many 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 job won’t have to be done nearly as frequently. Leaf guards cut down the frequency that you have to clean gutters – or hire a professional to do the work 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 into gutters that have dry debris in them. This debris gives the fire fuel until it grows and damages the roof, and then the entire house. A simple gutter guard installation can protect your home from the risk of fire.

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 prevent snow and ice from staying up on your roof. Their unique designs purposefully redirect melting ice and snow to get it off your roof much faster.

These are all issues that affect hundreds of thousands of homes every year. Gutter guards protect an important system that protects the rest of the home. If you’ve never considered installing them before, it could be time to think about it.

Professional Gutter Guard Installation

As you can see, there are many benefits of gutter guards. While it might be tempting to go out and purchase the type you think will be the best – how different could they really be, right? – you will still have to install them correctly. All things considered, you’re much better off having a professional gutter guard installer do the job for you.

Not only will professional installation be a lot more reliable than your DIY work, but a gutter guard service and installer is going to be able to suggest the best type of gutter system for your house in the first place. They are familiar with all of the options, and they will consider each factor when making their recommendation.

Here are some of the things a gutter guard company will take into account when deciding the perfect gutter guards for your home:

Material – Gutter guards are made of aluminum, plastic, foam or a handful of different materials. Some gutter guards are designed for temporary use and some are designed to last just as long as your gutters will. The construction plays a key factor in how long gutter guards will last.

Installation method – The only type of gutter guards we would suggest 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 gutters if they are not installed correctly.

Appearance – Some gutter guards boast a low profile so they aren’t visible from ground level, while some styles are very obvious. If that is an important condition, you are limited on the style of gutter guard you can install, and limited even more by the style of gutters you have. If it is important for you to have low profile gutter guards installed, it might be necessary to install new gutters as well.

Warranty – Some gutter guard styles will come with a shorter manufacturer’s warranty, but most of the aluminum models are guaranteed for at least 10-20 years. By having a licensed gutter guard installation company in Madison (instead of doing it yourself), 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 Madison Gutter Cleaning install your new gutter guards is that we’ll come back and fix them for FREE if there is an issue due to the installation from our team.

Your budget is, of course, the last factor in choosing which gutter guards you will have installed. We provide a wide range of options for all budgets, and will provide the benefits listed above, to one degree or another.

Need Gutter Guard Installation? Call 256-422-0974 for a FREE gutter guard installation estimate today!