There are many styles and materials available, but they all work about the same. They either lie on top, clip-on or attach to the gutter and have holes that allow water to pass while preventing debris from entering the gutter. Gutter screens are literally screens that sit over your gutters. Often, this type of gutter screening is expensive. In heavy winds or intense storms, wire brushes can blow out of the gutters. Therefore, the brushes need to be removed from the gutter and cleaned periodically. Cons – Debris can build up on the brushes, which impedes water drainage.The wire bristles allow water to still pass, as well as snow and ice to melt. They take up space in the gutter preventing debris from collecting. Pros – Easy to install and remove, wire brushes can be used in your existing gutters.These cylinder shaped brushes placed into the gutter look like giant pipe cleaners. There is too much water for the “roll under” system to function properly, which forces water to shoot over the gutters and allows water to land next to your foundation. Even though the covers are secured and stay in place during heavy rains and storms, they do not perform well in these conditions. Once installed, they are difficult to remove. Often expensive, these covers typically cannot be installed on your existing gutters or if they can, they permanently alter them. Some of the systems available are plastic or not the same quality thickness as metal. Cons – Given that these covers are proprietary if you encounter a problem, anyone else that works on them usually voids the warranty.The covers are mechanically secured, so they stay in place during heavy winds or intense storms. Pros – Since the gutters are completely covered, they prevent debris from entering.As the name suggests, they completely cover the gutter and they have a patented design that allows water to drain around, under the cover and into the gutter. Full covers tend to be proprietary systems, like “Gutter Helmet” or Leaf Guard”. You may have seen these being advertised on TV or being sold at mall kiosks. Depending on your needs, you will want to evaluate the pros and cons of each. There are three main types of gutter screenings/coverings-full covers, wire brushes, and gutter screens. Therefore, it may be necessary to consider gutter screening. But, in heavily wooded areas, especially in western Pennsylvania, sometimes this is not an option. Welte Roofing Company, Pittsburgh’s leading roof, and repair specialist recommends periodically cleaning out your gutters over installing gutter screens or covers. Clogged gutters can cause damage to roofs, windows, doors, foundations, and landscaping. Keeping gutters clean is an essential part of homeowner maintenance.
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