When you’re a homeowner, rain is an inevitable event that can cause serious problems if you’re not careful. Water and moisture too close to the foundation of your home can lead to erosion, mold, and other costly problems. While you can’t stop the rain, you can stop the water from sitting too close to your home. Gutters can help to move the water away from your home and out into your yard. However, when your gutters become clogged, the water becomes a problem once again. With rain gutter covers from EC Roofing, you can keep your gutters clear and your home protected from water damage.
What are Rain Gutter Covers?
Rain gutter covers are usually perforated covers that go over the rain gutters on your home. The perforations that go over the gutters allow water to pass while blocking large debris like leaves, twigs, or rocks from falling into the gutter. This greatly reduces the risk of your gutters becoming clogged, increasing the time between cleaning and maintenance.
They are usually made of the following metals:
- Copper
- Steel
- Aluminum
Each metal material has its benefits and drawbacks, but it’s important to get a metal one, as they receive direct sunlight and blisteringly cold winters, so plastic isn’t a great choice in terms of longevity.
The Benefits of Rain Gutter Covers
Your rain gutters are an important part of your home. It helps redirect water away from your roof and prevents pooling of water in any part of your roof or home. Over time, your gutters will fill with debris, dust, and other types of gunk that can prevent water from flowing properly away. Roofing services in Maryland and South Central Pennsylvania are important to ensure that your roof and home last as long as possible.
However, cleaning out rain gutters can be a relatively dangerous procedure, particularly for the elderly who own two-story homes. A rain gutter cover can help decrease the number of times one has to go up onto the side of their roof and clean out the gutters. An unexpected benefit is if you’re looking to sell your home in the future. It can entice older homebuyers who aren’t physically able to go up and maintain rain gutters.
It’s important to note that installing rain gutter covers doesn’t completely prevent you from having to clean and maintain your gutters. This false sense of security can actually have the opposite effect and decrease the overall longevity of your home over the long run. Rain gutter maintenance should be part of a general checklist/schedule/calendar for house maintenance. You’ll want to give it a check for cracks every time you’re up there.
Rain Gutter Cover Installation Services
One must have properly installed rain gutter covers, as getting it wrong can have detrimental effects over the long run. While there are DIY solutions for installations, it’s best to leave the installation of rain gutter covers to a professional and do the maintenance yourself if you are physically able. In addition to rain gutter cover installation, we also offer the following services:
If you’re looking to get rain gutter covers installed, give us a call at 410-455-9880.
