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Posted on: 25 August 2021

If you are looking for a simple way to improve the efficiency of your gutters, a gutter guard is a good place to start. With the addition of a gutter guard, rainwater will flow through your gutters more easily. But there are many good reasons to protect your gutters with gutter guards.

1. To protect your gutters from nearby trees

If you live somewhere that is surrounded by trees, especially trees that tower over your home, leaves will be a problem for your gutters. This is certainly true if you have deciduous trees on your property, which shed their leaves every autumn. A gutter guard will stop leaves from entering your gutters.  

2. To reduce the need for cleaning your gutters

While you may still need to do some gutter cleaning throughout the year, installing gutter guards will reduce the amount of time you need to spend cleaning your gutters.

3. To lower your risk of injury

The more time you spend on a ladder cleaning your gutters, the higher the risk of you injuring yourself in the process. Gutter guards reduce the time you spend cleaning, which means much less time spent on a ladder.

4. To protect your landscaping

Clogged gutters cause rainwater to spill over into your yard. That water can then kill your plants by eroding the soil around them and drowning them. Gutter guards reduce the risk of clogged gutters and thus help to protect your plants from harm.

5. To protect your home's foundation

On days with heavy rain, clogged gutters can cause rainwater to spill onto the ground below. This rainwater may then soak into the soil and head for the foundation of your home instead of running away from your home. If the soil around your foundation becomes waterlogged, this could cause leaks and eventually crack your home's foundation.

6. To prevent water damage to the interior of your home

Clogged gutters send water spilling over onto your roof and into your home. The more this happens, the more your roof will suffer and deteriorate. Eventually, your roof will deteriorate to the point that it begins to leak. You may not even notice a roof leak until costly damage has already occurred. Roof leaks can rot the wooden structure of your home and damage attic and wall insulation.

Gutter guards lower the risk of rainwater spilling onto your home.  

7. To stop your soffit and fascia boards from rotting

When gutters become clogged, rainwater can then spill over onto your home's exterior. This can become a serious problem during the rainy season because your soffit and fascia boards may begin to rot due to the constant exposure to moisture. The risk of this happening decreases with gutter guards.

8. To stop mould from taking over your home

If your gutters clog and overflow with rainwater constantly, then mould will eventually begin to form on the wooden structures inside your attic and walls. If left unchecked, mould can damage wood beyond repair. Not only that, but mould is also very bad for your health, especially if it forms on the ceilings and walls of your bedrooms.

9. To reduce the risk of a termite infestation

Termites go wherever they sense wood, especially rotting wood. This is why termite infestations can occur in roofs. If your gutters are clogged and beginning to soak the wooden components of your home, termites could soon take an interest. Since termites in Australia are more damaging to Australian homes than storms, floods and fires combined, you need to protect your gutters.

Gutter guards can help to stop the moisture problems that clogged gutters cause. And in turn, this will reduce the risk of termites invading your home.

Are you convinced about the importance of gutter guards? Then get in touch with a gutter guard supplier and installer near you. With their professional help, you can enjoy all of the aforementioned benefits.