Why Gutter Guard Systems Need Proper Maintenance

Gutter guard systems help prevent leaves and other debris from building up on the gutters, which can impede the flow of rainwater. Critters, small leaves, and other dregs from the trees and the air can potentially clog gutters that could lead to structural breakdown from extensive water damage. For optimal functioning of your gutter guards, it’s important to have them cleaned and cleared before every season. You also need to avoid the adverse effects of clogged gutters.

Rusting can be a big problem for gutters where dregs have accumulated in them. It is recommended that you clean your gutters with a whisk broom at least twice a year. While rusting of the metal parts of roofs and gutters may be unavoidable, you can definitely slow down its process. Moreover, water and leaves (especially during the fall if you have trees around your home) can accumulate in your gutters, and if left alone, could lead to clogging and improper drainage of rainwater.

Giving your gutters a ‘double life’ also means more money for you saved from annual repairs and maintenance. Indeed, it pays to spend time to maintain your gutters and downspouts and inspect them for environmental detritus before or as soon as a new season begins.