Every part of your roof is essential to protect your home, including your gutters. Installing sturdy, high-quality gutters with guards prevents water damage in several ways. Not only do they keep rainwater off your siding where moisture can stain it and encourage mold growth, but quality Leaf Relief® gutters also protect the roof itself.

How Do Gutters Guard Your Roof?

1. Keep Water from Pooling

Your roof shingles are designed to shed water that falls from above. However, when water sits on the roof and seeps in from the sides, it can work its way under the shingles and start damaging the interior of the roof. Having quality gutters with a steep guard slope guides water away from the roof. Therefore the liquid won’t pool or leak.

2. Prevent Ice Dams

During the winter, the heat from your home can melt snow and ice near the top of your roof and make it run down. The eaves are colder than the rest of the roof because they have open-air on both sides instead of having your home's warm interior beneath them; so when the water is allowed to sit there, it can sometimes freeze again. Having exceptional gutters in place helps drain the water away, so it doesn't refreeze.

3. Keep Your Soffits Dry

The soffits are under your eaves, and they vent to allow air to circulate under your roof. Without gutters, water can trickle over the edge of the roof and around to the soffits, which may grow mold when wet. Wet soffits become more vulnerable to damage from bugs, rodents, and other pests. Gutters keep the soffits dry, so you're less likely to experience an infestation.

For clean, quality gutters, choose Superior Products in Cincinnati, OH. Serving Hamilton County, they provide home improvement services using up-to-date materials. Their gutter options include Leaf Relief® covers to keep debris out, making them simple to clean and maintain. To get an estimate, call (513) 231-1168, or read about their gutter systems online.