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Some Important Things About Rain Gutters And Gutter Guards

Construction & Contractors Blog

Rain gutters may be well placed where they don't call attention to themselves, but they are still a very important part of your home and they have a very important job. If it weren't for the gutters, then there could be a lot of problems you would have to deal with regarding your home. Here is a helpful guide on rain gutters and gutter covers

The fragility of rain gutters

A rain gutter's function depends on some important factors. The gutters need to be kept free of damage because even small damages can make them leak and if they leak, then they aren't doing what they are designed to. 

They also need to be kept clean and free of anything from leaves to trash that has been blown in them or dropped by birds. It's not always easy to clean them yourself, but they do need to be cleaned even if it means having someone come out a couple of times a year to do it for you. Be aware, birds and other critters will also sometimes build their nests in the gutters during long dry spells and this creates a major issue with blockage. 

Choices to help prevent issues with the gutters in the future

There are a number of decisions that you can make to help decrease the types of problems that you can face with your gutters. Here are three things that can make a big difference: 

1: Go with seamless gutters

If you have seamless gutters installed, then they will be custom cut so they will be installed in a way that creates very few connections and the connections there are will be secured using fasteners that prevent separations in the future in those areas. 

2: Keep wildlife away from your roof

If you know that you are having wildlife, such as raccoons, using your roof in any way, then you want to take all the steps necessary to keep them away. Even if animals are only using your roof to get somewhere else, they may be climbing up the downspout and along the gutter and this puts a lot of stress on them and increases the chances of them being damaged. If you can't get them to stay away, then you may want to call out wildlife removal professionals. 

3: Have gutter covers installed on the gutters

One of the best decisions you can make when it comes to your gutters is to have gutter guards put on them. With the guards in place, you won't have to worry about things dropping or blowing in them. While they should still be checked periodically, you won't have to be having them cleaned like you used to. Another fantastic thing about the guards being installed is this can also prevent nests from being built in the gutters and it can also make it harder for some wildlife to grip on them, which alone can cause the wildlife to find a different path to travel.

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6 August 2021