Welcome to my blog, my name is Daisy. A few years ago, my husband and I purchased an old house which required a lot of work. We spent many weeks gutting the place and installing new flooring, painting the walls and clearing the garage space of junk. However, my favourite part of renovating the house was the roof. I loved climbing onto the roof to inspect the tiles, removing and recycling the broken ones and replacing the gaps with new tiles. I also learnt how to waterproof and maintain our roof so that we can avoid problems in the future. I started this blog to help others who are interested in carrying out restoration or repair work on the roof of their home.
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Should You Install Gutter Guards When Replacing the Gutter System?
Hunter Prescott
Did your gutters get damaged sooner than expected and now have to invest in a gutter replacement project? Besides helping you collect all kinds of precipitation, gutters are prone to gathering debris like dry leaves, dust, seeds, and other elements. Therefore, ensuring that these elements don't accumulate in the gutters and cause damage can help the new gutters last longer.
One of the best options you can consider is installing gutter guards after gutter replacement. This gutter protective cover is usually designed to prevent general debris from getting into the guttering system and causing blockages. Below are some of the benefits you will enjoy when you invest in gutter guards.
1. Reduce the need to unblock gutters
Gutters cannot function effectively if they are blocked. For this reason, property owners are always forced to create time to remove debris and unblock the channels. This task can be time-consuming, particularly if you have never done it before. Luckily, you can save time and avoid this tedious work when you choose to install gutter guards. The expenses you would have incurred to maintain or unblock the gutters over the years will reduce since you won't need to call the professionals regularly.
2. Increase the longevity of your roofing system and gutters
Even if your roofing and gutters are made of quality material, you should never take chances. Allowing debris such as leaves, twigs, and dirt to accumulate and block the gutters will lead to water pooling. The water will stand and accumulate in the gutters and eventually pool on the roofing material. This not only damages the roofing and gutters due to the water pressure, but it also facilitates the growth of mould, which causes health problems. Installing gutter guards goes a long way in prolonging the life of your roofing system and gutters and keeping your loved ones healthier.
3. Harvest more rainwater
If you have installed a tank to harvest rainwater whenever it rains, you want to maximise your investment. This way, you will reduce overreliance on the grid water, reduce your bills, and protect the environment. When you get fitting gutter guards, the water channels will be free of blockages caused by debris, which can maximise the rainwater flow into the tank. This means that your tank will be filled up faster when it rains. The water that gets into the tank will also be cleaner as it'll be filtered out, hence reducing build-up in the tank.
You can learn more about guttering by contacting local roofers.
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