Eavestrough Guards and Screens
Gutter Maintenance
Gutters and downspouts always get debris in them over time, and because of that debris the gutter or downspout or usually both get clogged. It would be nice if this would sometimes happen but that usually is not the case and at one point it will happen if these are not taken care of.
It needs to be done as that debris if not cleaned can lead to a more serious problem down the line. A lot of people wonder if a gutter guard is a solution to the problem. In a perfect world, this would mean less frequent gutter cleaning.
Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect world. They certainly can be used but a yearly cleaning would give you peace of mind.
There are no self-cleaning gutters. If you are cleaning your gutters yourself. To clean them, one must get on a ladder and remove the leaves and other debris. If needed, several types of gutter guards and hoods exist that offer less maintenance:
Reverse Curve Gutters – have a small opening that allows water to move downward through the gutter while leaves and other debris get pushed off.
Mesh Gutters – can be attached to the shingles on a roof and have holes on top. Water strains through the gutter while keeping out leaves and other debris.
Nylon Gutter Guards – perfect for colder climates. Their construction helps to keep ice and snow from creating dams in the gutters. They can be fitted on the gutter.
Foam Gutter Guards – these also fit over the gutter, allowing the water to trickle through while blocking debris from accumulating.
Alu-Rex Leaf Guard System – Alu-Rex Leaf Guard system can be fairly maintenance-free and the good at what it does. Alu-Rex has developed a new way to fasten eavestroughs to your home. This system unfortunately is not compatible with all homes.