When they’re working correctly, you probably never think about your home’s gutters, but they have a vital job. They divert water from your home, so it doesn’t accumulate on the roof, causing structural issues, or pool around the foundation, leading to soil and foundation erosion. The guide below explains how adding gutter guards not only allows these devices to work better but also makes your life a little bit easier. 

Why Overrun Gutters Are a Problem

Overflowing gutter debris may look unsightly but, furthermore, it’s a fire hazard in dry seasons, when only a small ember would be needed to set the collection of dry leaves and rubbish ablaze. Alternatively, in wet seasons, water pools behind clogs and becomes a breeding ground for mosquitos. In the winter, that trapped water freezes, melts, and refreezes, forming dangerous ice dams which prevent new precipitation from leaving the roof. This, in turn, increases the likelihood of leaks and water damage, including rot and mold growth. 

How Gutter Guards Help

Rather than spending hours on a ladder, digging your hands through a gutter of wet leaves, invest in gutter guards. These screen-like coverings snap on top of the channel, prohibiting large debris from entering, while still allowing water to pass through. In addition to reducing your cleaning responsibilities, they also extend the life span of your system, by preventing it from holding onto wet debris which causes the metal to rust with time.

For gutter guard installation, turn to Innovations Siding & Windows in Lincoln, NE. Staffed by four generations of the same family who each take pride in workmanship and customer care, you’ll be satisfied with the quality and affordability of your home improvement project. Follow them on Facebook to discover more tips and tricks. Visit them online to review their full list of services. Then call (402) 423-­8831 to schedule a free estimate.