Gutters are essential for diverting rainwater away from your roof and protecting your home against water damage. If you have trees on your property, however, your gutters can clog easily and be less effective at redirecting the water. That’s when we recommend leaf guards. Here are three hidden costs of not installing a leaf guard system on your gutters.
- Frequent gutter cleaning: Whether you invest the money for professional gutter cleaning services or invest the time to clean them on your own, you likely have to clean your gutters frequently to prevent or remove clogs. A leaf guard can prevent such clogs and reduce how often your gutters need to be cleaned. This helps to reduce the amount of time you have to spend cleaning your gutters or the costs of gutter cleaning services.
- Potential pest infestations: If you have clogged gutters, you risk the cost of potential pest infestations. Pests can find clogs of leaves and other debris in the gutters, which is an inviting and great spot to build nests. A leaf guard can help prevent leaves and debris from creating nesting areas for pests.
- Potential roof damage: Gutters that aren’t properly cared for or protected can be less effective at diverting water from your roof. This can cause potential roof damage and water damage. While leaf guards can keep leaves and other debris out of your gutters, they allow the rainwater from your roof to flow through easily to prevent it from pooling on your roof and causing any roof damage.
You can easily avoid the potential costs of not having leaf guards by calling us at Gorilla Gutters to install them for you. You can give us a call if you would like to learn more or schedule our services.