Everyone who lives in New England and has a yard has a fair amount of raking to do near the end of fall. Even if you don’t have a lot of trees, leaves come from everywhere, and clearing them from your yard is just part of living around here. Cleaning leaves out of your gutter used to be a fact of life as well, but with gutter guards, that chore can be a thing of the past. If you’ve been thinking about gutter guard installation for your home, take this as a sign to do yourself a favor and go for it!
Gutter guard installation offers several benefits for your home. Here are some key reasons to make this home upgrade.
Protect Your Home
The purpose of gutters is to divert rainwater away from your roof, foundation, and landscaping. If your gutters are clogged, the overflow can cause pretty significant water damage. Backed-up water can cause roof leaks, foundation damage, and a host of other problems. In freezing and snowy conditions, clogged gutters can also cause ice dams.
When the weather is dry, leaves and debris can be a fire hazard, especially in areas prone to wildfires or during drought. Critters like mice and squirrels also like nesting in piles of dry leaves. Standing water creates a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects. While you can’t completely banish these animals and bugs from your yard, you don’t want to provide a home for them in your gutters.
Save Time and Money
All those problems arise from failing to clear out your gutters. That’s no one’s favorite chore, and gutter guards make your outdoor cleanup a lot easier. Gutter guards keep the leaves and gunk out of your gutters, so you just have to clear up the leaves on the ground. No more climbing up a ladder to clean the gutters.
That saves you a lot of time, but gutter guards can save you money, too. Because they can prevent all the issues we mentioned above, you won’t have to pay a professional to fix them or buy a bunch of supplies to fix them yourself.
A Cleaner and Healthier Home
Your home is supposed to keep your family safe and comfortable, and clogged gutters can quickly compromise that safety and comfort. Clogged gutters can promote mold and mildew growth, posing a health risk to everyone living in your home. Gutter guards also make it easier to maintain a clean, pleasant home exterior, immediately improving curb appeal.
