What are the disadvantages of gutter guards?

Cons: May not prevent pine needles, seeds and other small debris from slipping through. May exaggerate roof ice dam issues.* ... Gutter Guards are not 100% maintenance free – gutters will still need occasional cleaning. More items... •

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Should You Hire a Gutter Cleaning Service or Just Install Gutter Guards?

You can pick up gutter guards just about anywhere in the Waukesha area, including Lowe’s, Home Depot, Costco, Walmart, Ace Hardware & more. BUT….before you go all gung-ho gutter guard, it’s important to understand the pros & cons to make sure you have the right solution for your home.

Below, our Waukesha roofers explain the gutter guard pros and cons.

Pros:

They can be installed onto existing gutters.

Prevents leaves, sticks and other debris from clogging the gutters & downspouts.

Prevents birds & rodents from building nests in your gutters.

Prevents insects from breeding in gutter water & debris build-up.

Helps prevent water leakage into your home by preventing water and debris build-up that can cause overflow and subsequent water problems.

Eliminates frequent gutter cleaning.

Extends service life of gutters since gutter guards prevent water, moisture and debris from collecting and contributing to gutter rust & rot.

Cons:

May not prevent pine needles, seeds and other small debris from slipping through. May exaggerate roof ice dam issues. * Heated gutter guards are able to be installed, which help prevent icicles, snow and ice dams. * Gutter Guards are not 100% maintenance free – gutters will still need occasional cleaning. Gutter Guards can dent and lose some of their effectiveness, so avoid posting a ladder against your gutters during cleaning or when putting up seasonal lights & decorations. If not cleaned as needed, the added weight of build-up on your gutter guards may cause your actual gutters to sag.

Other Things to Note:

Choosing the right gutter guard is critical, as some can prove to be practically ineffective. Seeds can slip through gutter guards and sprout gutter plants and trees, which can grow up fairly quick. Gutter guard systems can be expensive – costing hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the type of gutter guard system and the cost of installation. Gutter guard installation costs will also depend on the square footage of your home, how many levels your home is, and the architecture of your home and roof.

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Reimer Roofing and Remodeling of New Berlin, WI a full service exterior home remodeling company, specializing in roofs, windows, siding and home additions. We serve all of Southeast Wisconsin with most of our customers coming from Waukesha and the Lake Country area.

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Should I put plastic around my foundation?

The best way to move surface water away from the foundation is to install an underground roof (also called below-grade flashing) made from heavy-duty plastic or roofing membrane attached to the foundation and sloped away from the house. The depth depends on foundation plantings, soil type, and amount of surface water.

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Many basements are wet, which is why more of them aren’t used for living space. A high water table isn’t always to blame; often basement get wet after heavy rains and melting snow seep in through the walls. The soil right next to a foundation is usually wettest because all the rain that hits the siding washes down the wall and collects next to the foundation. Houses without gutters dump even more water from the roof into the soil next to foundations. The usual ways to keep runoff away from foundations is with gutters and grading. But if the soil is sandy, sloped grade alone won’t always work. The best way to move surface water away from the foundation is to install an underground roof (also called below-grade flashing) made from heavy-duty plastic or roofing membrane attached to the foundation and sloped away from the house. The depth depends on foundation plantings, soil type, and amount of surface water. Wet areas need deeper flashing. For more information about keeping foundations dry, visit the water management section of our Green BuildingEncyclopedia. See also: Ground Gutter, An Underground Roof, and In-ground gutters keep basements dry.