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Gutter Guard: What Is It, and Why Is It Important?

John Ferguson • September 5, 2022

The gutter is one of the primary aspects of your home's roofing system. Without a reliable and effective gutter system, your house would be subject to severe water damage. Gutters channel water away from home and ensure no water is left to pool around the foundation. However, your drain can also be susceptible to damage, such as clogging from debris and leaves and damage from severe weather conditions. The gutters on your home can also provide an access point for common birds who prefer the comfort and safety of a roof rather than a tree.

 

If you live in Tasmania and want to ensure that your gutters are properly protected and can do their job effectively, it’s important to consider installing a gutter guard system. Here are some important information about gutter guards and why you should consider investing in a quality gutter guard system for your home.

 

What Is a Gutter Guard?

 

A gutter guard is a type of system installed onto your gutter and is designed to protect it from potential damage. These systems are flexible, meaning they can be installed onto any channel. Furthermore, they are available in various materials, such as steel, colorbond metal and plastic.

 

The purpose of a gutter guard is to prevent leaves, debris, and any other type of matter from clogging your gutter and preventing water from flowing through it. Without it, your drain will likely become clogged and require regular cleaning. In addition, it will be more susceptible to severe damage. A gutter guard will also protect your gutter from local birds, pests and vermin. Having a gutter guard system installed is the best way to bird proof your home. We supply and fit gutter guard to hundreds of homes every year from Hobart to Launceston to help customers bird-proof their home.

 

Keep Your Gutters Clean

 

As a homeowner, you know that one of the most important aspects of maintaining your home is keeping your gutters clean. Not only does this help safeguard your home from water damage, but it also saves you time and money in the long run. Fortunately, gutter guards are an easy way to protect your gutters and keep them clean.

 

Gutter guards are installed over your gutters and act as a barrier to keep leaves, twigs, and other debris from clogging them. This prevents water damage to your home and means you won't have to clean your gutters often. In fact, with gutter guards, you may only have to maintain your gutters once every 18 months or even less, and it could be be as simple as flushing the gutters with a hose or leaf blower.

 

Prevent Gutter Clogging and Leaks

 

One of the causes of roof leaks are clogged gutters. This is because the gutters can’t channel water properly when clogged. As a result, water will start overflowing from the gutters and will cause potential water ingress into the roof.

 

You won’t have to worry about clogged gutters if you install gutter guards. This is because the channels are protected against debris falling from the roof. As a result, you won't deal with roof leaks caused by clogged gutters.

 

Avoid Ice Dams From Forming

 

You might deal with ice dams if you reside in a neighbourhood with cold winters. These build up when the water in the gutters freezes and creates a barrier. This can cause a lot of damage to your home and be expensive to repair.

 

Gutter guards help avoid ice dams from forming through the gutters by keeping the water flowing freely. As a result, you won't worry about the ice dam causing any damage to your home. Our steel gutter guard system is perfect if you live in an area prone to snow and hail throughout winter.

 

Conclusion

 

Gutter guards help protect your home from water damage by keeping your gutters clean and free from debris, pests and vermin. They can also prevent costly damage, keep out fire embers and save you money.


Gutter Guard King Tas provides affordable and top-notch gutter guard installation services for households and businesses in Hobart and Tasmania. Contact us today for your gutter protection needs.


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