You have been paying a professional to clean your gutters and you feel that it has been quite expensive. You are pondering on how you can cut the cost of cleaning since if the gutters are not cleaned, they lead to water splashing on the ground among other issues.
Maybe you have not been paying a professional and you have been doing it but it has been such a huge task. There is a solution that is effective and economical. This is the installation of gutter guards. There are several things that you need to consider when choosing your gutter protection.
- Style
The good thing about gutter covers is that you are not limited to a specific style or design. There are several that you can choose from such as perforated gutter guards, fine mesh screen gutter guards, all-in-one gutter and in-gutter foam system. It depends on your preferences. Still on the style, you need to consider the design of your roof. Is it a low-slope or a steep roof? Does it have shingles? This will help in making your decision.
- Consider the Advantages and Disadvantages
While some are expensive and a task to install, there are inexpensive options that you can go for. There are those made of aluminum and others of iron among other materials. When it comes to installation, there are guards that are inserted in the gutters to block debris while others sit on top of the gutters.
- Who Will Install the Gutter Protection?
It’s of vital importance the installer is professional when installing the gutter guards. As the homeowner, you need to make sure that your roof will not be affected. This is because poor installation could lead to your roofing warranty.
- The Current Gutters
When you do not consider the current gutters, you could end up spending more for the gutter guard installation. Guard protection adds weight to the gutters. A professional will determine whether more support brackets will be needed and the most suitable gutter protection to use. This is another reason you should consider the advantages and the disadvantages of each type.
- The Durability of the Material
This is something that everyone looks for. Durability saves you money and time in the long run. Installing a gutter guard made from cheap and light material means that sooner or later you will have to replace it. Aluminum and galvanized steel are some of the materials that are durable and will serve you for a long time to come. Other materials used in making these guards are such as foam and vinyl.
Although you can install some of the gutter guards yourself, it’s highly recommended that you use a professional installer. One reason is that they will install the guards as required by the manufacturer and the other reason is that they come with a warranty. When you have a guarantee or a warranty, this means that if there are any installation-related issues, they are covered and you will not have to spend more as a result.