Gutter/Leaf Covers

As a homeowner, there are few jobs as menial and often messy as cleaning out gutters. It is often something left until it absolutely requires doing, which means that the job only becomes messier as time goes on. Instead of dealing with the unpleasant chore or paying someone else to do it frequently, you could install gutter covers, which keep leaves and debris out of your gutters and ensures that you are not wasting Saturdays away, precariously hanging from a ladder, digging decaying foliage from your gutter runs. There are many options available to you. We discuss them below.

Gutter screens

Gutter screens come in a variety of materials, as well as shapes and sizes. Screens have small openings along their entire body that allow for water to pass through but prevent other objects from entering the system. This prevents blockages while allowing for significant water volumes to enter your gutter run. This is an ideal option for homeowners who live in areas prone to receiving large quantities of rain or stormwater.

Surface tension guards

Surface tension gutter covers, more aptly known as gutter helmets, work as a mini roofing system for your gutters. They are built to conform with the slope of your roof, so that water can enter, while debris passes over the top of the cover. Due to their design, they are not ideal for excessive water flow and may cause water to run over the top of the guard, rendering it inefficient. It is best to have a professional gutter installer advise you on whether this kind of cover would work for you. A benefit of these covers is that they are easy to clean and maintain. If your property is suited to this kind of cover, you will enjoy the benefit of minimal effort to keep both the guard and the gutter themselves clean.

Fine Mesh

Of all covers, fine mesh is arguably the best option when it comes to keeping your gutters clean. Fine mesh covers prevent even the finest of particles from entering your gutter run. They are also amazingly easy to keep clean and maintain. Their flexible nature means that a professional installer will have a range of options for installation, best suited to your property. The fine mesh can become brittle in icy weather, which is why we ensure that we receive our supplies from only the best manufacturers in the business!

A professional opinion

The kind of gutter guard that will suit your property best is determined by the surrounding trees and plant life. Some solutions are simply unideal for the environment that they would be placed in. Screens, for example, will keep large leaves clear of your gutters but small debris, such as pine needles will still get in. This will create the same issues for you that you are trying to prevent in the first place. Having a professional assess the area around your property and install the perfect solution is recommended. If you would like to have a contractor from KC Gutter Pros assess your needs, give us a call and book a consultation.