How Effective Are Gutter Guards?

Gutter guards or gutter protection systems are devices you place on top of your roof gutters. Their purpose is to keep debris, such as leaves, twigs, animal droppings, and other debris from blocking the gutter channel. 

But exactly how effective are gutter guards? Let’s take a look at what to expect from a gutter guard and why gutter guards can be a worthwhile investment for your home. 

How Do Gutter Guards Work?

The concept behind gutter guards is quite straightforward. They act as filters that keep debris out while still letting water flow through the gutter and away from your property. This prevents the gutters themselves from clogging up and causing problems like water damage throughout your home.

A gutter protection system reduces the need to clean gutters. This can be useful for homeowners or other building owners who can’t or don’t want to frequently climb up on the roof and clean the gutters, or spend money to have someone do it for them. In fact, many consumers now opt for gutter guards due to this very reason. 

While gutter guards do keep out most types of debris, gutters will still eventually get dirty. Take a look at what a gutter guard can and can’t block. 

What Can and Can’t Gutter Guards Block Out?

Planning to have a gutter guard installed? First, you’ll need to consider the kind of debris that might affect your gutters before picking a gutter guard type. Different gutter protection systems have distinct advantages and drawbacks, including the following:

• Bottle Brush: These are made up of heavy-duty bristles nestled in the gutter and can keep out larger debris like twigs and leaves. But they can’t filter smaller material like shingle grit. 

• Reverse Curve: This guard is rounded so that it conducts water into the gutter via a small opening while pushing debris away from the gutter’s edge. However, tiny leaves, twigs, and pine needles may become lodged in the opening and accumulate.

• Sponge: Like bottle brushes, sponge guards also sit inside the gutter. Water can flow through the sponge while large debris is left out, but smaller bits of debris can get caught in the sponge. The sponge itself can also hold moisture, which can cause mold growth. 

• Screens/Mesh: These metal sheets have fine pores that filter out both large and small particles. However, depending on the design, the debris may fully cover the barrier and cause a blockage that way.

While these types of guards all have their advantages, their disadvantages may outweigh them for you. So why not find a gutter guard that avoids these pitfalls? 

How HomeCraft Gutter Protection Can Help 

So do gutter guards work? They certainly can help prevent your gutters from clogging, but you’ll also need to choose the right protection for your home. 

Our team has taken an all-in-one approach to save you the time and trouble of searching for other gutter guards. The HomeCraft Gutter Protection system combines the different benefits of various gutter guard types in one design. To ensure that your gutters receive optimum protection, it takes into account a range of debris sizes and allows 100% of the water to enter into your gutter system.

Want to know more about the HomeCraft Gutter Protection system? Contact us online or call 855-275-1170 today to receive a free quote for your home!