Gutter guards are highly beneficial if you live in a rainy climate or have large trees nearby. Florida is known as one of the wettest states in the USA, and home to many plants and large trees. Gutter guards are meant to help keep leaves and debris out of your gutters during storms, wind, or the general cycle of plant growth and loss of leaves, pine needles, twigs, flowers, etc. While there is always a chance that smaller debris may get through gutter guards, the majority is kept out, allowing water to flow as it should and drain correctly without clogging.
Installing gutter guards also saves time and money by cutting down on the need to clean your gutters as often or paying a professional to do it constantly. If your gutters are not regularly maintained and cleaned, the build-up of leaves and debris can cause damage to the gutters, stop water flow, and be a recipe for more costly situations. The build-up and overflow of gutter water can cause water damage to the exterior of your home. If not caught and addressed quickly, it can lead to water damage inside the home as well. This issue, of course, can be greatly reduced by adding gutter guards to your house.
So, are gutter guards worth it? Yes! When correctly installed, they can hold up well in heavy rain and storms and can last up to 20 years when regularly cleaned and maintained. Professionals, such as those on our team at Empire Gutters, can help you not only find the right gutter guards for your home, but also make sure they are correctly installed and help maintain them over the years to give you optimal performance and the longest life span possible. Contact us today to learn more.
