January 15, 2015

Keep Your Gutters Clean With a Little Help

One ritual that almost all homeowners have to go through every year is gutter cleaning. After all, leaves have a tendency to fall into gutters, causing clogs that may lead to leaking roofs in the future. All too often, this will necessitate frequent cleaning of your gutters.

If you’d like to reduce all that cleaning time, however, why not opt for a gutter guard? Although some dirt will still manage to enter your gutters, you’ll be keeping out the worst of any potential obstructions. Having a professional install a set of guards will ensure that you won’t be spending a lot of time on your ladder and roof checking on your gutters.

When you’ve made your decision to have gutter guards placed, you’ll still have to decide on what type you’ll use. Mesh guards use mesh screens to filter out dirt, while reverse cutter guards are slanted to let the water through while letting leaves fall away. Bottlebrush guards have small brushes facing skyward to catch the debris and letting the water fall away. Foam gutter guards are directly placed in the gutter to stop dirt from falling in while water passes through it freely. Determine which one your home needs most, based on effectiveness and your climate.   Once you’ve made your choice, you can sit back and spend more quality time with your loved ones.

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