These are made of wire mesh, nylon, or foam. They are very easy and cheaper to install. These are great for larger debris such as leaves; however, smaller debris like seeds and pine needles can easily sneak through the screen’s holes. A downfall of gutter screens is that they may easily become plugged as the debris gets entangled and isn’t easy to be brushed or blown off.
PROS
– Inexpensive
– Great for larger debris
– Readily available
– Easy to install
– Works with all types of roofs
CONS
– Plastic version may be damaged by UV sunlight
– Branches and strong winds can damage a portion of the screen that protrudes above the gutters
– Can easily clog with smaller debris
– May cause debris dams
– May need occasional maintenance and cleaning
– Hard to clean
– Limited color choices
These have smaller holes than screens. They are metal sheets with tiny holes that attach to the roof shingles via tape or small screws and cover the gutter. Their functionality is very comparable to screens; however, they let in a lot less smaller debris.
PROS
– Keeps everything out of the gutter
– Higher quality versions holds heavier debris, such as branches
– Easy to install
– Easy to clean
– Works with all roof types
– Can add strength to your rain gutter
CONS
– Not as widely available
– May need occasional maintenance and cleaning
– Limited color choices
Also called Surface-Tension gutter guards, this structure positions the water downward while directing the leaves to fall to the ground. Sometimes smaller debris gets into the gutters, but easily washes out the downspouts. These must be installed at an angle that is similar to the roof’s slope in order for them to work properly.
PROS
– Withstands branches and strong winds
– Keeps out big debris
– More color choices
– Needs little to no maintenance
– Long-lasting
CONS
– Most expensive
– Not as readily available
– More difficult to install
– More visible
– Water can shoot over the guard when there is a heavy downpour
– May not be usable on steel, tile, slate, or wood roofs
As you can tell, gutter guards do offer an additional level of protection to your home by helping to prevent many issues that may arise from a blocked or clogged rain gutter. For more information about gutter guards gutter installation at your home, contact your local experts at Gutter Professionals, Inc.
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