Rainy season will be whooshing into Florida very soon. With those rains comes debris and other harmful objects that get trapped and clog-up your gutter system which leads to damage and leaks in your home. Although you may hate the idea, gutter cleaning, though cumbersome, is so important in protecting your home. Before going into the benefits of having Zeus Gutter Protection of Cape Coral, FL install their micro-mesh gutter guard to safeguard your house, lets take a look at some of the other types of gutter protection solutions available to help you compare and make the choice that works for you.
Different types of gutter guards
Gutter guards do what they sound like they do – they protect your gutters from getting filled with crap and debris that can harm your home. Overflowing water can cause serious damage to your house if not protected and allowed to flow away from your home. If debris does clogs your gutters, they can’t move the water away from your home which can lead to leaks. Also, a clogged gutter may start to droop and pull itself away from your roof. These structural issues can mean structural damage or even worse, mold growth. In Florida the humidity drives the growth of mold spores. Mesh gutter guards are the simplest and most effective way to protect your home.
A gutter brush system
Also referred to as a “bottle brush” guard, a gutter brush guard is the cheapest and easiest kinds of gutter protection to install. It looks like an upright bristle brush when installed. Installers place the guards within the gutter itself, this prevents debris from gathering and building up.
It also allows for rain to flow freely in the gutter and away from your home. If any lightweight debris does gets trapped its on top of the brush, and it will be blown away by wind or washed away over time.
Mesh and Screen Guards
These kinds of gutter protection were designed to prevent all kinds of debris, from leaves and branches to small particles of sand, from getting into the gutter. With the winds we get here in Southwest Florida you can easily get lots of sand or debris particles ending up in your gutters. Mesh screens are built out of stainless steel and are attached to an aluminum frame fitted under your roof shingles. They are easy to get installed and are super durable. They are an ideal choice for homeowners who collect rainwater. However, many gutter installers suggest checking and cleaning out the mesh on a regular basis to prevent clogging.
A non-gutter cover system
These gutter covers look a lot like window blinds. The way they are designed allows them to replace gutters with very thin aluminum louvers that move water effectively away from your roof and home. The rain hits the louvers, which then deflects water away from the roof. This type of gutter protection is a great choice for homeowners who don’t want to have any visible gutters or downspouts on the home’s exterior. They are also referred to as louvered gutter guards.
The micro mesh gutter guard
So what is the best way to protect your gutters. Zeus Gutter Protection of Cape Coral, FL offers gutter guards with micro-mesh technology to stop all clogging in your gutters. Not one thing – not even a thin pine needle – can get into this gutter; only the water as it drains from your roof. This is the best solution on the market for protecting your valuable investment, your home.
How Mesh Gutter Guards Work
This type of gutter cover, as it is sometimes referred to as, has a fine stainless steel micro-mesh which prevents anything bigger than 100 microns (half the size of a grain of sand) from getting into the gutter. The surface tension created by the water pulls the water down through the micro-mesh but leaves anything else behind. It’s simple physics, and hard to picture until you see it in action. Even in torrential Florida downpours, the micro mesh sucks that water right into the gutter, leaving other debris out allowing it to fall to the ground.
What to look for in a micro mesh gutter guard system
When you are in the market looking gutter protection for your home, there are several items to look for to make sure you’re getting the real deal and not a knock-off.
- The micro mesh is made of stainless steel
- Will the gutter guard be strong enough to last for decades? Is it guaranteed by the installer you’re using?
- Is it designed such that it will not lift or blow away by winds or hurricanes?
Don’t spend your valuable time cleaning out your gutters, time and time again. Let Zeus Gutter Protection’s micro-mesh gutter guards set you up with great gutter protection today. Schedule a free gutter estimate with 941-462-9548 today.
