Gutter guards can be incredibly helpful in keeping debris from clogging up the troughs of your gutter. Depending on the environment around your home will determine the best guard for your situation. The two types that exist are screened/ mesh guards and solid guards. Here are the differences between the two:
These guards are made of wire mesh, nylon, or foam. They are very similar to a window screen with small holes throughout. They are the easiest and cheapest type of guard to install and are great for larger debris such as leaves, branches, etc. Smaller debris such as seeds and pine needles tend to easily sneak through the holes in the screen. The downfall of screened gutter protectors are that they can easily become plugged as the debris gets entangled and isn’t easily brushed or blown off.
Solid guards are also known as reverse curve or surface-tension gutter guards. These position 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.
Make sure your choose the best gutter protector for your home. For more information about gutter maintenance at your home, contact the local experts at Gutter Professionals, Inc.
POSTED ON February 24, 2017 // 0 COMMENTS
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