The toughest job in gutter maintenance is conducting regular cleaning. This is even more difficult when there are leaves that have clogged and gone rotten inside the gutters. The job turns from a simple maintenance procedure to a dirty one dealing with bad odours and stubborn mess. However, you can easily turn this situation around by having leaf gutter guards installed on your metal roofing.
There are several types of leaf gutter guards you can have installed on your roof. They each include certain unique mechanisms and perform essentially the same function, but have their own advantages and disadvantages. The most common types include the following:
- Screens
Screens are common because they come in a wide variety of materials and shapes, and there are a wide range of installation techniques available too. Screens protect gutters effectively against leaves, but are not able to control the entry of seeds and small debris. They may also get clogged, so you will need to clean them fairly regularly.
- Foam
Foam guards are made from porous polyurethane, a sponge-like material which is fitted into the gutter. It allows water to flow through with ease while blocking leaves and debris. However, it has a major disadvantage of being prone to deterioration and growing brittle after around two years. Single, small granules can also slip through the foam.
- Micromesh
These work in a similar way to screens, but because their holes are much smaller they have an ability to filter out small debris. While they may not get clogged with seeds and other minor branches, they may block due to grit accumulation. This means that you may have to clean them from time to time.
- Reverse curve
Reverse curve guards are proven to last for a long period. Their curved shape allows water to flow into the gutters while solid materials fall off the edge. During a heavy downpour, the system might allow water to fall off the edge.
Out of all the leafguards Leafstopper is the best. It is made out of aluminum very small holes keeps the smallest of seeds out but perfectly designed for water to go in without sheeting over. This design is best as is easiest to do maintenance on without taking it off. The amount of maintenance depends on type of trees and there over hang on the house.
The average cost for the installation of these guards ranges from $5 to $10 depending on your contractor. When you need to get the best roofing solutions, contact Campbelltown MacArthur Guttering Services.