Protect your house from debris in your rain gutters

Today you have many choices when it comes to keeping debris out of your rain gutter. Let’s take a look at a couple of the leading products on the market today.

Gutter Sentry – This option allows you to add the filtration system to your existing gutters and downspouts with out replacing the entire gutter. To get the warranties with other companies, they often require you to replace the entire system with their system. This can be a very expensive option. Gutter Sentry is promoted to stop damage to your fascia boards, siding and landscape due to water run off and overflow. This system comes in custom made 5” and 6” gutters, and does not attach to the actual roof. Products that attach to the roofing material will have to be removed when the roof is redone.

GutterMaxx – This option offers free quotes. GutterMaxx proclaims to be the only self-flushing system, with two water entry points. Installation is relatively easy since it comes with a unique yet convenient snap-on, snap-off cover. This system was designed to help protect your home against rot and water filtration to your fascia, as well as overhanging areas. This option also has a quality look to the gutters on your home.

LeafGuard – This system offers one piece construction that is seamless. LeafGuard promotes it’s product as the only one piece covered gutter system. This option is said to be 20% thicker than regular gutters. LeafGuard also claims to be the only gutter system with the Good Housekeeping Seal. Company offers a no clog warranty. This is a guarantee that the system will not clog with leaves, pine needles or any other organic debris for the life of your house. The company will clean any debris build up if this takes place.  

Cleaning out your rain gutters is a task that should be done a couple times a year. This will help prevent any major clogs from occurring. A clog in your gutters can cause a lot of problems. One problem that can be caused by clogged gutters is damage to your roof. The wood can become rotted due to setting water. Clogged gutters are also a fire hazard. Dried leaves that accumulate over time can become ignited very easily.

Rain gutters are fairly easy to clean. It is recommended that you use gloves while cleaning because gutters often have sharp metal pieces. You will only need a few tools to clean out your gutters. A small trowel, a water hose, and a ladder should get the job done. If you have a clog in your gutter system, you will need a snake to remove it. Cleaning your gutters often will help reduce the chances of developing any clogs.

The process of cleaning out your rain gutters will take you a while. You will want to allow at least a full day to complete this job. The amount of time that this job takes really does depend on the size of your home and how large your gutter system is. Make sure that while you are cleaning out your gutters that you do not reach too far while standing on the ladder. Many home injuries happen when people fall off ladders.

Protecting your home from damage is a step that needs to be done from the beginning. Many people do not realize how rain can eventually ruin the foundation of a home. Rain can also cause a build up a mildew or mold on just about any exterior surface. It does not matter if your home is brick or vinyl siding; rain can cause damage or unsightly stains. The gutters will help protect against damage and stains.

Rain gutters are made to help prevent water from leaking under your homes foundation. They will drain the water away from the home to prevent a build up of unwanted water. A gutter system will also keep water from running down the side of your home. This is where most of the damage is done to a home. When water rests on the side of the home, it can get stuck under the siding. This is when the damage can occur.

Water that is free to run off the roof and straight to the ground will cause stains to appear on the side of your home. This is from the mud splattering all over the walls. It can be hard to remove if it left over a long period of time. If left too long your siding can be permanently discolored.

Rains gutters can be a little expensive, but they can save your home from years of damage. The cost is greatly impacted depending on if you have them installed or do it yourself. Installing rain gutters is not a job that should be done by those completely inexperienced because you can cause damage to the roof. If they are improperly installed, they will not be a benefit to the homeowner. However, it is not totally out of the possibility of being able to do it yourself if you feel like you are decent handyman.