A Guide To Gutter Guards
Fully functioning gutters are a critical part of protecting your home’s foundation from water damage. However, since they are so easily forgotten and overlooked, it’s quite common for them not to get the attention they deserve. While gutter care is important all year round, the winter season brings on its own unique set of issues.
At Iron Horse Gutter Works, our goal is to provide Syracuse homeowners with everything they need to protect their home. Whether that be helpful information, gutter maintenance and repair, or both. In today’s post, we’re going to talk about common winter gutter issues that Syracuse residents could encounter.
Mesh Guards
These are vinyl, plastic, or metal screens perforated with tiny holes that lie atop the gutters. Besides preventing entry of debris into the gutters, the screens also allow in water via the perforations.
The Pros For These Types Of Guards Include:
- Easy installation
- Lightweight nature that limits its impact on gutters
- Effectiveness at preventing gutter clogs even from the tiniest debris
Here Are Some Of The Cons:
- Shortened lifespan
- Limits the flow of water into the gutters, thus heightening the chance of overflow
Reverse Curve Guards
Just as the name suggests, reverse gutter guards are sheets of materials that rest on the gutters and bend backward at the edges. They direct water into a tiny opening. Unfortunately, the opening only lets water pass through while the debris is thrown over the system edge.
These gutters are a favorite of most people because of their effectiveness at keeping off debris, ice, and snow. Besides, they create a surface that doesn’t favor the thriving of rodents or bird nests, not forgetting the large volumes of rainfall they can handle without any loss of effectiveness.
They are, however costly, vulnerable to damages and clogging from falling branches and leaves, respectively.
Bottle Brush Guards
Assuming the shape of a bottle, bottle brush guards are pieces of metal wire or other material covered in bristles. The bristles occupy the space in the gutter, allowing water to pass through while keeping leaves and other debris at bay.
Instead of passing the debris over the gutter edge, bottlebrush guards trap them, breaking them down and washing them away afterward. They are cost-effective and easy to install but aren’t suited for large debris amounts.
These gutters are a favorite of most people because of their effectiveness at keeping off debris, ice, and snow. Besides, they create a surface that doesn’t favor the thriving of rodents or bird nests, not forgetting the large volumes of rainfall they can handle without any loss of effectiveness.
They are, however costly, vulnerable to damages and clogging from falling branches and leaves, respectively.
Nylon Guards
These are thick nylon sheets tailored to fit into gutter systems. Put simply; they create a screen over the gutter top. Just like mesh guards, they allow water through and keep away debris. However, one significant difference from mesh guards is that nylon guards aren’t attached to the roof or gutters. Also, they aren’t susceptible to rust. Additionally, nylon allows more water flow compared to vinyl or micro-perforated metal.
When it comes to choosing gutter guards, the list of options is endless. However, this is the reason you shouldn’t have any excuse for a clogged gutter. Iron Horse Gutter Works in East Syracuse, NY, has got your back for any gutter protection matters.
Are you in need of our gutter services? Contact us today.
