Your home or commercial property’s gutters serve two essential functions:
- Divert rainwater and meltwater safely far away from your foundation where they can’t access your basement; and
- Prevent pouring rain from eroding your landscaping
By cleaning your gutters twice a year – once in spring, and again in fall – you aren’t just maintaining their functionality. You are also removing obstructions that can cause moisture to infiltrate your fascia and roofline, which can damage your shingles, attic and insulation – and ultimately lead to black mold.
Unfortunately, gutter cleaning isn’t exactly what most people would call “fun.” It’s strenuous. It’s dirty. It’s also inherently dangerous, as it is one of the leading causes of ladder-related injuries. But unless you want to jeopardize your gutter system and ultimately your entire property, gutter cleaning is totally indispensable…
…until you have invested in gutter protection, that is! A quality gutter guard will prevent leaves, needles, seeds, twigs, and all other tree debris from accumulating inside your gutters. No more scooping handfuls of damp, rotting mush out of your gutters while you’re teetering dangerously high off the ground. Better yet, gutter guards keep out loose shingle granules, and also deter birds, rodents and other pests from setting up residence inside your gutter system. It’s one of the best investments you can make in your property and your safety.
Sounds great, doesn’t it? It just begs the question:
How Do Gutter Guards Work?
Several gutter protection systems are available on the market. For simplicity’s sake, let’s describe the highest-quality, longest-lasting and lowest-maintenance gutter guards on the market: LeafBlaster Pro, which is not coincidentally the very same brand Exterior Pro installs.
The LeafBlaster Pro extends across the full length of any gutter it caps. Its micro-mesh screen prevents even the smallest debris from entering the underlying gutter, although it does not provide any resistance to water. The micro-mesh’s trough-like profile actually encourages water to seep through it instead of running off the side. And thanks to the micro-mesh’s patented Z-bend technology, it allows wind to easily blow debris clean off its surface without forfeiting rigidity.
All in all, the LeafBlaster Pro is a fairly simple concept: a screen that covers the gutter so rubbish can’t gather below. And simplicity is good. It means less things that can break. But its straightforward design isn’t the only reason why the LeafBlaster Pro is your best choice of gutter guard.
Why Is LeafBlaster Pro the Best Gutter Guard?
The LeafBlaster Pro’s micro-mesh isn’t just remarkably effective at its job. Its stainless steel construction resists warping, cracking and rusting, and its T6-treated extruded aluminum frame possesses the strength and durability it needs to always create a secure fit inside the gutter.
The LeafBlaster Pro seamlessly integrates with any new or existing gutter system. It comes with a 40-year warranty, although it is rarely needed when it is installed by competent gutter professionals (such as the Exterior Pro team). And because the LeafBlaster Pro fully adheres to ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI 63-2013 standards, it is the ideal accompaniment to any rainwater harvesting system. The micro-mesh is so fine that it eliminates the need for prefiltration.
Not a fan of steel? Then LeafBlaster Pro still has you covered. Their all-aluminum model features rugged 0.019 gauge construction, as well as RiserStep technology that slows the flow of water in addition to guarding against larger leaves, debris and pests.
Choose Exterior Pro for Professional Gutter Protection
If you live or own commercial property in the greater St Cloud, Little Falls, Alexandria or Brainerd, MN area, then you have already found the best local LeafBlaster Pro installer. We welcome you to contact Exterior Pro today for a free estimate. Once we’ve done our job, you’ll never have to dread the unsavory task of gutter cleaning ever again!