Gutters

Gutter guards help to keep drain-clogging, natural debris out of your gutters. While these guards may still need to be cleaned out and cleared off, it helps to protect the functionality of your gutters. This gutter protection product is typically sold in 3-foot or 4-foot pieces.

Types of gutter guards

You'll find different types of covers and caps for the tops of gutters. Gutter guards come in various styles that fit into or onto a variety of gutter types such as k-style, half-round, copper, aluminum, and steel. You can also enhance drain protection with a variety of fills, covers, hoods, and caps.

The gutter guards may come in the form of fill - made of a porous urethane material - that goes directly inside the gutter. Fill-based guards allow water to easily flow through while keeping out debris.

There are also covers for gutters. Gutter covers are typically solid and made of sturdy and fine screening. Other covers are designed specifically to keep twigs, leaves, and debris out of the gutters while still letting rain through.

High-flow rain gutter guards are also available for areas with heavy and frequent rainfall. Some gutter guards will lock into place while others are hinged. You can also find guards to keep snow out in areas with inclement weather.

If your home is adjacent to deciduous trees, you can find gutter guards that are specifically built to keep leaves out. You'll also have the option to add wire leaf catchers to your project. These catchers fit into downspouts and provide another line of defense against clogging. Wire leaf catchers are easy to install, and are available in aluminum, copper, and steel.

Installing gutter guards

The best way to ensure a proper gutter guard installation is to hire a professional. That way, you get someone with experience that knows the right way to set up the guards on your style roof according to manufacturer's specifications. A professional installer may also be able to provide routine maintenance to prolong the life of your gutter guards.

If you're a skilled home improvement aficionado, you may be able to install the gutter guards yourself. However, it may not be worth the time investment. In addition, a poor self-installation could void any warranties the manufacturer provides.

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