Installing Gutter Guards Yourself

Cleaning gutters can be arduous, dirty and boring. Plus the maintenance and repair will cost you plenty of money once the gutter is blocked or blogged. Thanks to gutter guards, this task has been made easy. Gutter guard system are handy in keeping leaves, debris, pest and other unwanted materials from entering and blocking the water passage. With the help of guards, your job of cleaning the gutter has become easy and less laborious. 

So, you have decided to invest in gutter guards? How do you go about it? Here are simple and easy steps to get started and how install gutter guards:

1.       Determine your need and understand what kind of mess you want to keep away from the gutter. Scout your local store or search in the internet where you can find all kinds of gutter guards. There is a specific guard for your house you just need to decide whether you want it to be made from aluminum, plastic or vinyl. Then you have to decide whether you want a mesh, solid screen, filters or snap-in guards and more.

2.       Measure the gutter that needs guard so that you’ll know how much material you will need to buy. Don't forget to measure the slots between each gutter.

3.       Once you have the basic item sorted, keep a ladder, hose, a basic toolkit, metal snips and a measuring tap handy. These tools will help you install the gutter guard faster and effectively. However, there are guards that don’t require these tools. So get familiar with the kind of guard you bought and the installation process.

4.       Clean the spouts and downspouts completely before you install the guard. Make sure no debris gets left behind; and check for leakages in the gutter.

5.       Measure the gutter and carefully cut the amount of guard that you would need to cover the gutter. 

6.       Slide the guard on by placing it on the first row of the shingles of your roof. Clip, screw or snap it onto the gutter so it stays put. Make sure you do not damage the shingles or the gutter guard in the process.

Always remember to use a good quality ladder and exercise caution while climbing it. Check the placement of the ladder before installing the gutter guard. Check your installation regularly to be sure everything is in top shape.

With these simple steps, you can install your own gutter guard. It is easy, quick and very cost-effective.