Very few home or property owners think of cleaning out the gutters as a delightful experience. It is messy and difficult, and can even present a bit of danger if you have to lug out a ladder and struggle a full story above the ground. These are all reasons to consider the use of gutter protection systems.
However, as is the case with any product, not all gutter protection options are alike. There are the cheaper DIY solutions available at home stores, but few of them end up sparing you from ascending that ladder at least once or twice per year, and worse, they could increase the gutter and drainage problems. These range of those odd foam fillers that are supposed to work by simply filling the gutter themselves to classic covers that may not be able to stand up to the task.
Ultimately, installing these “solutions” means hours on the ladder, tweaking and struggling with the “solution” and yet you still have to check to see that they work. Clearing out the gutters is a must because the alternatives are to risk problems with the roof, the foundation and even the walls of the building.
Although cleaning the gutters is a hassle, if you don’t do it, it can lead to a lot of other, far more serious concerns. After all, gutters are designed to redirect rain water from the roof and down to a drain where the water is supposed to run away from the foundation. The goal of gutters is, ultimately, to protect the building. Yet, a gutter is so easily clogged by debris, leaves and other materials, and this means that the gutter could actually end up sabotaging the building by channeling water beneath roof shingles or siding, and pouring down into the foundation area.
This is why so many people look for gutter protection. They reason that covering or protecting the gutter from debris eliminates the problem. Yet, many have learned that this is not the case. Cheaper products might warp, crack or even trap materials and cause worse water issues than before.
So, as you might have already guessed, it is important for any property owner to realize that gutter protection is not a DIY project. It is too important and too risky to just handle with an off the shelf solution. The good news is that the best property renovation providers make gutter products and installations available, and you should add them to your maintenance and home improvement schedule today!