How it Works:
1. Fine stainless steel mesh filters out leaves, pine needles, seed pods and roof sand grit. Nothing but rainwater filters through to your gutter. Everything else falls to the ground. You will never have to clean your gutters again!
2. Gutterglove installs on a variety of roof types.
3. Anodized aluminum frame supports the mesh and channels rainwater to the gutter. Thickest support frame of any gutter guard.
4. Gutterglove installs on your existing gutters. Filters over 150 inches of hourly rainfall.
2. Gutterglove installs on a variety of roof types.
3. Anodized aluminum frame supports the mesh and channels rainwater to the gutter. Thickest support frame of any gutter guard.
4. Gutterglove installs on your existing gutters. Filters over 150 inches of hourly rainfall.
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Benefits of Having Clean Gutters
Clogged Gutters can be the cause of many problems around the home.Can be the Cause of Harmful Allergies:
When the gutters and drains are clogged, moisture can accumulate in them. This causes harmful bacteria to grow and spread around the roof. This bacterium can easily seep into the home and cause health problems to the people inside. It is important that the gutters are cleaned to remove any clogs so the water can move freely and drain through the pipes.
Can cause mold, mildew and rotting wood:
Clean gutters do not allow mold to grow. The moisture caused when the water does not drain can also cause mildew. Many times the wood rots in the roof and walls. All of this can cause expensive cleaning and repairs to the home. Many people confuse the green, black or gray colors on their home as a time to paint the home. Most cases this is mold, mildew or rotting wood. Proper measures should be taken to clean the gutters to prevent this type of growth and rot.
Can cause harm to plants in a garden:
Gutters and drains fill with water and leak over the plants in a garden. Excess water to the plants cuts off oxygen from them and causes them to die. The excess water also causes diseases in plants such as Crown Rot, Root Rot and damping off. It is not easy to revive plants that have been overwatered. Cleaning the gutters keeps the excess water from harming them.
Can create an environment for Termites:
Termite infestation is a nightmare. They eat away at the wood and cause extensive damage, which can result in thousands of dollars in repairs. Most times the homeowners insurance will not cover termite damage. When the gutters are overfilled with water, the standing water can seep into the walls of a building. Termites thrive in areas with damp wood.
Can cause the growth of Mosquitoes:
Standing water makes mosquitoes grow in numbers. The stagnant water in unclean gutters is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. They can bite a person with yellow fever, encephalitis, malaria and dengue fever and transmit those diseases to another person. It is a good idea to clean the gutters by yourself or hire a professional to keep them clean.
Gutterglove Pro, Ultra, and IceBreaker are the best way to keep gutters from becoming clogged thus avoiding any of these problems. The fine screen mesh is designed to keep all debris from entering the gutters and the heavy extruded anodized aluminum frame gives it the endurance to last and carries a 15-25 year warranty.
Clean Gutters Can Save You Thousands
When gutters are clogged they keep water from draining properly and this could cost you thousands in unwanted repairs. A little preventative maintenance and regular upkeep can prevent water damage. Without proper maintenance, the gutter system will fail and could result in the following:Foundation Problems
A clogged gutter system will stop the flow of the water and cause the water to flow back toward the foundation of the structure. Heavy rains could then enter the structure through the basement causing water damage. The water can seep into the basement causing damage to the inside.
The dampness can then produce toxic molds and mildew. The water can run under the structure and cause damage overtime to the underneath side of the floors and beams of the structure. This can result in costly repairs.
Mold and Mildew
Molds and mildew will grow along the interior of the structure and can be harmful to humans. This can run into costly repairs to eliminate the toxins.
Insects
Moist conditions due to standing water can also attract insects such as termites and mosquitoes.
These types of insects thrive in damp and wet conditions. Termites can eat away at the wood material of the building causing serious damage. The destruction caused by termites can go undetected to the owner. The owner will have to hire an exterminator to eliminate the structure of the termites which can be expensive.
Mosquitoes can also breed and multiply by the hundreds in moist conditions. Mosquitoes can carry disease and be a nuisance when trying to enjoy outdoor activities. There are chemicals on the market to help with the problem of pesky mosquitoes.
The best way to slow the process of breeding is by getting rid of standing water. Mosquitoes will lay their larva in water that will protect the eggs until time to hatch. Standing water under a foundation is perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Roof Damage
Clogged gutters can deteriorate the wood trim and decking of the roof. The decking and exterior trim work will require replacing. Neglecting the roof damage can result in serious problems. The weakened wood can cause leaks to the interior of the structure through the attic and eventually cause damage to the interior ceilings. The replacement of the ceilings materials such as ceiling tiles can be pricey.
Exterior Damage to Walls
Clogged gutters can result in the water leaking down exterior walls and causing damage to materials on the exterior wall of the structure. Exterior siding, brick, rock or wood material can result in water damage.
Windows located in the exterior walls can be damaged from the leaking water. The water can back up from the clogged gutter and run down the wall along the window frames, which will rot from the moisture.
The exterior wall and window frame will have to be torn away and replaced with new material. This type of replacement can be costly to the owner.
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