Alu-rex Gutter Guard
No more tiresome gutter cleaning every spring and fall for you from now on. With the latest Alu-rex Guard System, you save both time and money. All Alu-rex Guard purchases come with free gutter cleaning services. The initial investment is worth the long-term benefits. Alu-rex guards protect against drainage issue, mold and mildew growth, unwanted pests and more. Plus, the presence of gutter guards reduces the need to clean gutters three or four times a year. Gutters are vital because they help to channel rainwater, from the roof, away from your home. Gutters protect your home from water damage. The question is, 'What protect gutters?' The answer is gutter guards. The role of a gutter guard is to prevent fallen leaves, twigs and debris from going inside the gutters. Gutter guards come in various types such as PVC, aluminum, vinyl and copper ones. Many homeowners have realized the benefits of installing gutter guards. Here are some of them:
Time & Money
Open gutters are exposed to various substances like leaves and soil from the roof and the air. These substances accumulate in the gutter and later on lead to clogging which makes it difficult for water to flow smoothly. If you want your gutter to continue performing its role, then you will have to clean it periodically or hire a gutter cleaning company to do it for you. Regardless of the option you choose, you'll be spending time and money. If you choose to install a gutter guard, you will not spend lesser time and money because the debris will be stuck on top of the guard. Therefore, you won't have to worry about regularly cleaning the gutter. The only thing you'll need to do is get the debris off the gutter guard which is easier to do compared to cleaning a gutter full of leaves, soil, twigs, and seeds. You will only clean your gutters occasionally if you have a gutter guard.
Prevent Damage
When your gutters get clogged from ice, the water starts to pool around or flow into your home. This can damage your property and various areas of the house such as the roof, foundation, walls, and the basement. The excess water causes your gutter to have additional weight, and the gutter might give in. Water damage is not a pretty sight, and you wouldn't want to expose your home to it. If you want to avoid these problems, then you need to install a gutter guard. It will make your gutters stronger to withstand excess pressure even during the worst weather.
Safety
If you have a gutter without a gutter guard, then you will have to clean the gutter. This involves climbing on the roof using a ladder which is dangerous. Anything can happen while you are cleaning your gutter. You could fall off the ladder, or get an electric shock if there are exposed electrical wiring. You could also damage your walls or roof in the cleaning process, or even the very gutter you are trying to clean. A gutter guard will reduce your chances of injuring yourself and damaging your home because you will do significantly less cleaning.
Pest Infestations
When you have a gutter guard, water will not accumulate in your gutters. Stagnant water often attracts various pests and insects such as mosquitoes, spiders, bats, birds, and mice. Some types of modern guards even prevent birds and rodents from getting on your roof. When your gutter does not have a lot of stagnant water, vermin and insects will not breed in it.
Prevent Fires
If you live in an area that experiences bushfires, then you need gutter guards to give you extra protection. Metal gutter guards would be the best choice for you. When there is a bushfire, the wind carries the embers, and they can go a long distance. When the embers get in contact with dry materials like twigs and leaves that usually collect in the gutter, they can ignite and cause a fire. The fire can then spread to other areas. A metal gutter guard will prevent the fire embers from reaching the debris. There will also be none or less debris if you have a gutter guard.
Improve Home Value
If you are looking to buy a home and you come across one that has gutter guards and another one that does not have them. Which one would you choose? It is automatic that the presence of gutter guard adds the value of your home. If you want to sell a home without gutter guards, then you will have to reduce the price. No one wants to start working on a home. People want a ready house that they can move in and enjoy themselves.
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