A healthy gutter system is crucial to protecting your home. As leaves and debris pile up, several issues can occur. Gutter guards are an investment in your home’s exterior appearance and safety. Consider the following advantages you’ll enjoy throughout the year if you choose to protect your home with seamless gutter guards.

3 Benefits of Gutter Guards

1. No More Cleaning Gutters

Cleaning out gutters is a messy, dangerous business. If you’re tired of spending weekends on a ladder, invest in gutter guards to keep your gutters in top condition. Guards fit seamlessly over your existing hardware. They allow water to collect and flow freely away from your home while ensuring leaves and larger debris stay out.

2. No More Nesting Pests

Gutters can hold a lot of seeds and organic matter that attract pests. Rodents, birds, and termites will all make a home there. If there’s standing water in your gutters, mosquitoes will breed there as well.

Gradually, these pests will tear through your roofing and breach your home. Termites may destroy wood framing, and larger pests will leave droppings and chew through insulation and wiring. Water will also leak into your attic, leading to more damage and mold growth. With gutter guards, pests will find nothing to eat or nest in inside your gutters.

3. Preventing Weather-Related Issues

Overflowing gutters are a significant problem for homeowners. If water can’t freely flow into downspouts during heavy rains, it will spill over the side and damage exterior paint and siding. It will also saturate the soil, which harms plants and your home’s foundation.

In winter, water that freezes in gutters creates ice dams. The weight of ice can pull your gutters from their hold. Also, as water behind the dam thaws and refreezes, it can destroy your roofing and seep into your attic.

If you’re ready to add gutter guards to your home, turn to the professionals at McCarthy Seamless Gutters for installation. Their licensed and insured teams have outfitted homes in the Danbury, CT, area for over 30 years with industry-leading products. For inspections, repairs, installations, and cleaning, call (203) 743-0599 to speak with a representative.