25/01/2023
Save Time & Money
Gutter guards prevent debris and leaves from accumulating in your gutters and clogging up the system. If you do not have gutter guards, you will eventually have to clean your gutters or have them cleaned by a professional. In either case, this takes time and money. With gutter guards, you can reduce the number of times your gutters need to be cleaned. It's suggested to have your gutters cleaned at least twice a year. However, if you have gutter guards, you will be able to reduce the number of gutter cleanings significantly.
Avoid Mice and Insect Infestations
Did you know one of the key benefits of gutter guards is they can stop vermin and insects, such as bats, birds, mice, mosquitoes, and spiders from breeding in your gutters? Simply put, gutter guards will minimize the amount of stagnant water sitting in your gutters.
With less stagnant water, your home will become unattractive and more difficult for birds, vermin and insects to use your gutters as a breeding ground. Additionally, gutter guards work as a physical barrier to possums, birds, and rodents, which will otherwise navigate their way behind the fascia boards and into the roof space of your home.
Fire Protection
Is your home located in an area prone to bushfires? If so, gutter guards will offer added fire protection. During a fire, embers can easily travel a long distance. If those embers come into contact with the dry leaves and debris in your gutters, it can quickly ignite into a fire and quickly spread. Certain types of gutter guards will protect your home by acting as a physical barrier between debris and lighted embers.
Prevent Premature Rust and Corrosion
When moisture ridden leaves and debris sits in your gutters, it increases the likelihood of rust and/or corrosion forming in your gutters. Gutter guards are designed to prevent leaves, pine needles, and other debris from accumulating in your gutters. As a result, gutter guards can help extend the life of your gutters with rust and corrosion prevention.
Improve Gutter Water Flow
Installing gutter guards can bolster the flow of water through your downpipes and gutters because they prevent them from clogging up. This can be an excellent benefit of gutter guards especially if you have a rainwater tank (aka rain barrel). The guards will help your tank refill more quickly when it rains. Your tank will have cleaner water that is more filtered of contaminants and debris.
Stop Blockages
If your gutters overflow during periods of heavy rain, they may be clogged or blocked and would benefit from gutter guards. Overflowing gutters are dangerous because this can allow water to cause damage to your foundation or cause water to enter your home. Additionally, gutters that overflow can also result in those unsightly stains on the exterior of your home.
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