Reasons to Consider Gutter Protection

15 June 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

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Although gutters are crucial to keeping your roofing in good condition, some homeowners tend to neglect maintaining these gutters. Instead, it is not uncommon to find some homeowners who consider gutter protection an unnecessary maintenance measure. The truth of the matter, though, is that gutter protection functions to keep your gutters working optimally. This involves installing barriers known as gutter guards that will prevent an array of debris and contaminants from collecting in your gutters. The gutters guards are typically made up of a mesh fabricated from either aluminium, stainless steel or polypropylene. So what are some of the reasons why you should consider investing in gutter protection? 

Gutter protection reduces the frequency of maintenance

When you invest in gutter guards, you are effectively reducing the amount of debris that makes its way into your gutters. This in turn means you will not have to clean your gutters on a regular basis, hence decreasing the frequency at which you have to get up on your roof and unclog your gutters. It also could help in cost cutting, especially if you typically hire roofing services to maintain you gutters. 

Gutter protection decreases the risk of rusting and corrosion

Another reason to consider gutter protection is if you have a metallic roof. During wet weather, debris tends to stick on the gutters. This in turn causes moisture to collect in your gutters. Left unchecked, the constant exposure to moisture will cause corrosion and the onset of rust on your roofing. Without gutter protection, you would have to take measures to ensure that your gutters are not harbouring any moisture that would compromise your metallic roofing. With gutter protection, you can rest assured that water is flowing freely from your gutters and away from your roofing, as there is no debris in the way. 

Gutter protection means cleaner rainwater collection

If you direct your rainwater into a tank using your gutters, then it would be advisable to invest in gutter protection. The gutter guards will filter out any contaminants such as insects, twigs and more from getting into the rainwater. The gutter guards also make it harder for critters and vermin to nest and breed in your gutters. This in turn means cleaner water making its way into your collection tanks. It should be noted though that if you will be using this water for consumption, you should still look into filtration techniques. This is because gutter guards cannot protect against bacteria and other microorganisms. 

For more information and assistance with installing gutter protection, contact gutter professionals in your area, such as those at ACT Gutter Service