Why We Always Recommend Gutter Guards
The benefits of gutter guards are far reaching and truly do pay for themselves over a short period of time. But as with most things, not everyone agrees they’re worth the time and investment to have them installed. If you’re asking yourself, “do I need gutter guards?” or “are gutter guards really worth the cost?” then this is for you.
Today we’re laying out the benefits of gutter guards and the top reasons why so many homeowners throughout the Chattanooga area ultimately decide gutter guards are the right choice.
No More Clogged Gutters
The primary reason for having gutter guards is to protect your gutters from becoming clogged with debris and stopping the flow of rainwater. But to really understand why that’s so important, you need to understand how clogged gutters can cause serious and costly damage to your home.
3 of most serious types of damage clogged gutters cause on homes in the Chattanooga area are;
- Foundation damage
Your gutters not only move water off of your roof, they also work with your downspout to divert water away from your home’s foundation. When your gutter becomes blocked and damaged, water will pour over the sides of your roof and pool around your home. - Home exterior damage
Clogged, backed up gutters are very heavy. This weight slowly pulls on the wood fascia they’re attached to and can cause problems for your roof. Additionally, water overflowing from your gutters can fall or flood onto your roof, window frames, and doors, eventually causing mold, rot, warping, and weakening. - Home leaks & fires
If clogged gutters are left untreated, water can eventually leak its way into your home through your foundation or holes in the rotted siding of your home. Gutters filled with dry debris like leaves and twigs also pose a fire hazard to your home.
Keeps Insects & Pest Out Of Your Gutters
For small pests and insects, your gutters are a cozy place to make their home. In fact, here in the Chattanooga area and much of the south, homeowners are often faced with gutter infestations of critters like:
- Mice, Bees, Ants, Termites, Birds, Squirrels, Bats, and even racoons.
With less stagnant water in your gutters, your home will be less attractive to insects and more difficult for critters to use your gutters as a breeding ground.
Gutter guards will also pose a physical barrier to critters who may otherwise be tempted to crawl around on your gutters, causing damage and making their way behind your fascia boards and into the roof or attic space of your home.
Taking care of a pest infestation, no matter where it is in your home, can be a huge hassle and often times a very unwanted financial burden.
Practically Maintenance Free
All gutters require some maintenance, of course, but ones protected with gutters guards lower the amount of time you need to spend on your roof.
Even if you do enjoy time-consuming home maintenance activities, taking care of your gutters can be risky. In fact, hundreds of homeowners fall off their roofs every year while cleaning or repairing their gutters.
Plus, properly cleaning your gutters is tricky and many people end up damaging their gutters in the process.
Gutter guards, on the other hand, are virtually maintenance-free. Most require you to simply spray your hose over your gutters once a year and that’s it.
Quickly Improve Your Homes Value
It’s true that gutter guards are an additional investment on top of your gutter systems. But as you’ve learned, they’re also an investment in the health of your home. They will save you money in the long run and help keep your home in tip-top condition.
If you ever decide to sell your home, having a high-quality gutter system will be a benefit to the buyer. They will also add to your home’s curb appeal. This increases the value of your property and will help you get the best price.
Stop Hidden Health Hazards
Pooling and stagnant water around your home can also cause health hazards to you and your family. That’s because moisture build-up around your home is a breeding ground for mold and mildew.
Mold can cause a lot of health issues, such as skin irritation and breathing problems. However if you suffer from mold allergies, you may experience more severe symptoms. Investing in Gutter Guards do wonders for protecting your living space from mold and mildew growth.
Get Your Free Gutter Estimate Today
Armor Xteriors is a locally-owned and operated business providing high-quality gutter systems to homeowners in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas. Our gutter guards are 100% weather and pest resistance, easy to install, and come in a variety of color options to blend seamlessly with your home.
So click here or call Armor Xteriors today at (423) 760-3333 to schedule you in home, hassle free, no cost estimate.
