The ultimate guide to leaf guards for gutters
Learn everything you need to know about these innovative gutter protectors before deciding to add them to your home
It is no surprise that gutter cleaning is a tedious and time intensive process, especially if your gutters are jammed. If neglected, clogged gutters can be a hassle to clean and even cause expensive water damage.
If you are a homeowner looking for a preventive solution to clogged gutters, leaf guards are the perfect antidote. Keep reading to learn more about leaf guards and how they can save you time and money.
What are leaf guards?
A leaf guard is an innovative microfiltration guard that is placed over your gutters to protect them from any debris, providing damage control to your home’s roof and foundation. It is an effective and more affordable way to avoid cleaning dirty gutters.
Made out of 100% expanded metal, leaf guards contain a stainless steel micro filter system, designed to prevent distortion, breaking, and buckling. Unlike plastic guards, this advanced solution provides homeowners with cleaner gutters that are built to last.
How do leaf guards work?
Leaf guards serve as a protectant to keep out leaves and other debris. For homeowners living in an area with heavy rainfall, the guard filters the water through a fine-mesh material into the gutters to produce a faster flow. As a result, it produces cleaner gutters and less work for homeowners during routine gutter maintenance.
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What are the main types of leaf guards?
The main types of leaf guards include:
- Screen
- Micro-mesh
- Reverse curve
- Brush
- Foam
If you are looking for a cheaper option, brush and foam guards are your best bet, plus they are the easiest ones to install. However, if you are looking for a long-term solution, screen and micro mesh guards are most highly recommended by industry professionals.
How are leaf guards installed?
Typically completed within a day, leaf guards can be installed in two ways: placed underneath the shingles or propped up onto the fascia.
Either way the leaf guards are installed, they are positioned at the same angle as the roof and will not damage your roof shingles because the guard does not come in direct contact with them.
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What are the benefits of leaf guards?
The advantages of installing a leaf guard on your home are that it:
- Prevents roof oil build-up
- Complements the roof angle
- Provides 75% more filtering space than other guards, and [1]
- Blocks leaves, pine needles, and other waste.
How we can help?
With over 20 years in the industry, our team at Moreno & Moreno is a certified and licensed contracting company known for our superior and high-quality home improvement services.
We specialize in installing gutters systems and leaf guards as well as repair and replace gutters in Orlando and all around Central Florida. We pride ourselves on the fact that our work is 100% guaranteed and we cultivate a continued relationship with our customers. If you are interested in having leaf guards installed on your home, we offer free estimates.
Ready to start your home improvement project?
Contact us online today or call us at 407.300.4500 to book your free estimate.
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