Which Type of Gutter Guard Is Best for My Home?

Your gutters are essential in preventing roof, foundation and siding problems. They only have one big downfall: they can get clogged really easily by debris like leaves, twigs, acorns and pine needles. Clogged gutters don’t function as they should, which causes a myriad of issues for your whole home. The good news is that there’s an easy way to prevent clogs that doesn’t require getting up on a ladder and clearing out that nasty debris.

Gutter guard installation in Pensacola, FL protects your gutters from all sorts of stuff that normally would cause clogs. But which type of gutter guard should you choose? There are a variety of different products on the market, which all have their pros and cons. Read on for more information about these different products so you can make a decision more easily:

• Brushes: First up, we have brush guards. These resemble giant pipe cleaners and fit snugly inside your gutters. The tall bristles block large debris like leaves from entering your gutters while allowing water to flow in freely. While big stuff like leaves will be blocked, pine needles and smaller debris can slip right between the bristles. You’ll eventually need to get up on your roof and clear out all of the junk that your brushes weren’t able to catch. On the upside, you can install these brushes by yourself, so you can save quite a bit of money on installation.
• Foam: Like brushes, foam gutter guards are inexpensive and easy to install by yourself. However, they’re also not the most effective guards on the market. These foam guards also go inside of your gutters and block pretty much everything except water from getting inside the drain. That doesn’t mean debris won’t pile up on top of the foam, though. Having a ton of debris on top of your foam gutter guard is nearly as bad as having it inside the gutter, which means you’ll still need to get up on a ladder and clear off the debris a few times a year.
• Reverse curve: Also known as surface tension gutter guards, these are designed to move rainwater down while causing debris to fall harmlessly to the ground instead of collecting in your gutters or on your roof. Reverse curve gutter guards are professionally installed and usually come with a warranty, so you have the peace of mind knowing that they’ll work as they should and last for years to come. However, these are quite a bit more expensive and sometimes don’t work as well as they should. Clogs can still form in the opening, and you could have a pest problem if bees build a nest in your gutter.

Regardless of the type of guard you want, be sure to call us for gutter guard installation in Pensacola, FL. When you choose the team at Gutter Master, you can rest easy knowing that your new guard will be installed correctly and will last for years to come. Call today to get started installing those gutter guards before the next rainstorm comes!

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