It’s a common misconception that gutters with gutter guards installed, don’t need to be cleaned. The notion is that you install gutter guards, and then that’s the end of the laborious task of cleaning the gutters. Unfortunately, it’s untrue, and even the best gutter guard system does need a certain amount of cleaning and maintenance.
Although gutter guards are designed to prevent debris from entering the gutters, they can still become clogged with leaves, twigs, and other debris over time. When this happens, water can still build up and cause problems, such as leaks, overflows, and water damage. It’s reasonably simple to hose them out, and to do it regularly, but this is often overlooked as many people are simply unaware that it needs to be done. Once the debris builds up enough, the gutters will clog and can cause damage to the roof and house. Regular cleaning and maintenance is usually a relatively simple job, but if it’s not done regularly and the gutters are clogged, the gutter guard system may need to be removed, causing the job to be more time consuming and costly.
Gutter guards are made from a variety of materials, including plastic, aluminum, and mesh. Over time, these materials can become damaged due to exposure to the elements, including UV rays, wind, and rain. When this happens, they may not be as effective at keeping debris out of the gutters. Although gutter guards are designed to prevent debris from entering the gutters, they can still lead to debris buildup on the roof. This buildup can trap moisture, leading to rot and other problems.
Nutters Gutters uses and recommends a fine aluminium mesh with a 15 year product warranty with different ratings for low and high risk fire zones.
Installing a good gutter guard system is beneficial, and will reduce the amount of gutter debris, but maintenance and regular cleaning is of the utmost importance. If you have gutter guards and need to have your gutters cleaned, call in one of the friendly and highly experienced team members from Nutters Gutters.