Your roof gutters keep your roof, eaves, and walls in good shape and free from damage by directing water away from vulnerable areas. But if they’re leaky or clogged, they can’t get the job done. For this reason, your gutter company may recommend installing a gutter guard.

What Is a Gutter Guard?

A gutter guard covers the top of your gutter. It may be made of mesh or a solid surface designed to guide water under its lip while shedding debris. In either case, the main purpose of the setup is the same: to make sure water gets into your gutters while leaves, twigs, and other materials from your roof don’t.

The Benefits

Easier Maintenance

Your roof gutters can quickly fill with leaves and other matter, resulting in dams and clogs that need to be cleaned out by hand. Even worse, animals and birds may nest in your gutters, causing the same problems. But with a gutter guard, leaves can’t fall in and are blown away by the wind, and animals are blocked from entry, so you won’t need to clean the gutters as often.

Fewer Leaks

Leaves building up in your gutters has several consequences. First, it stops the flow of water, so rainwater may overflow the sides of the gutter. This can result in stains, mildew, and rot on eaves and the side of your house. Second, the leaves trap water against the gutter material even when the weather is dry, increasing the likelihood of rust and corrosion. Finally, the weight of masses of wet leaves can lead to damaged gutter joints and leaks. Keeping leaves out with a gutter guard prevents all of these problems.

If you’d like to install guards or you need to schedule roof gutter service, call Gutter King in Waialua, HI. Serving Oahu and the neighbor islands for over 20 years, Gutter King’s licensed and insured technicians are the area’s best choice for installation, cleaning, repairs, and maintenance. To schedule a visit, call (808) 621-5115, and learn more about their work online.