Gutters are essential in protecting your roof and foundation from heavy rain. They control the flow of water by capturing roof runoff and directing it safely away from your home. However, clogged gutters prevent the water from flowing into the downspouts. With nowhere to go, the water will overflow, potentially increasing the risk of water damage to your house and landscape. Since leaves and tree debris are the biggest culprits of clogs, many Maple Plain homeowners install gutter guards to add another layer of protection.
Help Keep Gutters Clean
There is no shortage of trees in Maple Plain, and if you happen to have some of Minnesota's native maple, ash, basswood, elm, oak, or birch trees near your home, you've probably found a buildup of leaves and debris in your gutters. This accumulation blocks precipitation from draining freely. Gutter guards offer homeowners many benefits that can help keep gutters clean and reduce the need for frequent maintenance.
Benefits of Gutter Guards
1. Prevent Clogged Gutters - Gutter guards are physical barriers that allow rainwater to flow into your gutters while keeping leaves, branches, pine needles, dirt, and particles from roof shingles out.
2. Preserve Fascia Boards - Clogged gutters trap precipitation from rain and snow that can overflow and eventually cause fascia boards to rot.
3. Preserve Foundations - Obstructed downspouts allow roof runoff to collect and pool around the foundation of your home, eventually seeping through cracks and damaging basements with moisture and mold.
4. Protect Landscapes Against Soil Erosion - Water spillover from clogged gutters erodes soil and oversaturates lawn, landscaping, and flower beds.
5. Reduce Environments for Mosquitoes - Mosquitoes love to use gutters with standing water and wet leaves as breeding areas.
6. Remove Shelters for Mice - Mice and rodents will use open gutters for shelter, especially during late fall and winter months.
7. Safeguard Against Ice Dams - Cold temperatures can freeze trapped water into ice dams that add excess weight to the gutter system and cause sections to break and disconnect from rooflines.
While installing leaf guards can effectively reduce the frequency of cleaning and maintenance, regular servicing is still necessary. Therefore, it's always a good idea to plan cleanings and maintenance checks in the spring and fall to ensure your gutter system is ready to take on the more extreme weather in summer and winter.
At Seamless Solutions, we offer several types of leaf guards designed to fit your gutters properly and match the color. With our years of experience working with seamless gutters and leaf guards, we are happy to discuss the pros and cons of each style to find the best solution for your home. We take great pride in our work and offer comprehensive installation services.
Call us today for a free, no-obligation estimate: 612-834-0664. We have 20 years of experience in gutter installation and repairs in Maple Plain, Medina, Orono, Wayzata, Deephaven, Minnetonka, and the surrounding cities of the western Minneapolis metro area.