Benefits of Gutter Guards

It’s important to keep your gutters clean in order to protect your home from water damage and unwelcome pests. However, like most homeowners, you probably don’t love the idea of climbing a ladder and gutting your gutters every few months. (See what we did there?) The good news is that you don’t have to! Gutter guards offer benefits that can save you time, effort, and even money when it comes to keeping your gutters clean.

1. Gutter guards prevent leaves and other debris from getting into your gutters. This means you won’t run the risk of having junk build up and clog your gutters and downspouts. If you’re a regular gutter cleaner, you won’t have to take time to dig out all the debris that would normally get caught there. If you usually leave your gutters to fend for themselves, this means you won’t have to worry about that build up causing water damage to your home.
2. Gutter guards extend the life of your gutters. When your gutters are filled with wet debris, the standing moisture causes rust to develop on the metal. This can seriously decrease not only your gutters’ effectiveness as draining tools, but their lifespan as a whole. Once there is a certain amount of rust, you’ll be forced to replace your gutters entirely to keep your draining system working properly.
3. Gutter guards keep your yard and home safe from unwanted pests. When gutters are clogged, the standing water becomes a breeding ground for insects, such as mosquitos. Even if your gutters are just filled with leaves and debris, other pests, such as spiders, cockroaches, and mice, take shelter there. Since gutter guards prevent debris from collecting in your gutters to begin with, they drastically reduce the chance of little nasties creating a home there.

Protecting your home is at the top of any homeowner’s priority list. (Right after keeping the fridge stocked with good snacks) Gutter guards literally help you keep your home safe from top to bottom. All Aluminum Gutters provides leaf guard protection systems to homes in Suffolk and Nassau Counties, Queens, the Bronx, & Westchester. For more information and a free estimate, call us at 631-816-2498!