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Gutter Guards

The main function of Gutter Guards is to protect your gutter systems from clogging internally by filtering out solid debris, while still allowing the gutter system to effectively collect rainwater that sheds from the roofing surface and then to disperse the rainwater away from the homes foundation.  Gutter Guards have many common names. Leaf Guards, gutter covers, gutter helmets, leaf filters, and gutter screens, are just some of the common terminologies used to describe what are all known to be Leaf Protection products for rain gutter systems. 

Gutter Guards
Gutter Guards installation can be a cost-effective approach to protecting your gutter system from clogged debris when the right product is used. If the tree coverage surrounding your home requires you to have the gutter systems cleaned several times a year to ensure they are functioning properly, and you select the right product, you could expect to see a return on your investment typically within 3-5 years. Golden Hammer Gutters can certainly help with your Gutter Guard Installation decision.  
Gutter Guards & Leaf Guards are a vital accessory needed to protect your gutter system from clogs. Golden Hammer Gutters gutter guards ensure that residents of Jacksonville will never experience internally clogged gutters. 

Clean Sweep Gutter Guards 

CLEAN SWEEP Gutter Guards are uniquely designed and perforated for positive drainage, even in strong storm conditions.

 
 
CLEAN SWEEP is a drop-in gutter guards system that will not compromise the integrity of the roof or its structure. It's a safe , effective and economical alternative to having your gutters cleaned routinely. Its weather resistant. They wont rust, corrode or dent. CLEAN SWEEP has a beautiful low profile design that blends in with the gutters and roofing system. It is available in 6 standard colors and copper custom colors are also available. 

The back of the profile features a unique rubber-based insert that is set at a 30 degree angle to sit on top of the hangers. It provides added support and ensures positive drainage. The rubber is impervious to the damaging effects of hot and cold temperatures including harmful UV rays, which means it will not rot or become brittle. The opening width allows maximum rain water flow, while restricting leaves & other debris.

Gutter Guards Installation Considerations

1. When making this decision there are a few important things to consider. First and foremost is the effectiveness and performance of the product. Does the Leaf Guards product compromise the entire purpose of having gutters? Some Gutter Guards will do a fine job at keeping the debris out of the gutters, but they do not collect heavy rainwater fast enough, so it spills over the edge of the gutter onto the side of the home or onto the ground.

2. Affordability is obviously a major factor. Some brand name leaf guards, filters, and helmets can cost as much as $20 - $40 per linear foot. For an average home with 200 linear feet of gutter, you could be looking at $4k - $8k just to have gutter guards installed on to your existing gutter systems. We have had clients show us estimates for over $10k. Let Golden Hammer Gutters help save your money.

3. Another other key factor that you may not have considered is the maintenance. There is no such thing as a maintenance free gutter system. No matter what type of leaf guard protection product that you have installed, it will not be maintenance free. There is a big misconception when it comes to this subject. Many big brand name leaf guard companies will say something like “...never clean your gutters again.” These corporations’ strategy is to charge you so much money upfront that when they inevitably need to return to clean or maintain your gutter system, you basically already paid for that return visit and then some.

Do  Gutter Guards  Work? Should I Invest?

Do Gutter Guards Work?
Do gutter guards work? Yes, most gutter guards work, but depending on the slope of the roof, type of roofing material, trees in the area, and amount of rain, some types of gutter guards may not be suitable for your home. Some gutter guards and leaf guards will prevent debris from entering the gutter systems more effectively than others, but no gutter guard is absolutely maintenance free. In other words, no gutter guard can entirely ensure that your gutters will never become clogged. However, choosing decent leaf guards will significantly decrease the frequency of necessary gutter cleaning or overall gutter maintenance required and reduce the possibility of harm to your home caused by clogged gutters. Each style of gutter guard type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and this article offers a breakdown of the most popular gutter cover styles, highlighting their benefits and drawbacks.

The entire purpose of gutters is to collect the rainwater that is shed from your roofing surface, redirect that water, and ultimately disperse it away from your home’s foundation. This process prevents dirty roofing water from running down the sides of your home and/or splashing down onto the ground eventually eroding the soil around your home’s supportive foundation. Therefore, the effectiveness of gutter guards or leaf guards are often disputed, and so the question remains, do gutter guards work? The short answer is yes, but the long answer is that it depends on the type of gutter guards that you are having installed onto your gutters and your overall expectations.  Read More...
Perforated Aluminum Gutter Guards  ​(aka Leaf Guards)

Through trial and error, we have determined that Perforated Aluminum Gutter Covers, aka Gutter Guards, are the best style leaf protection product on the market. They are very effective against smaller debris like maple tree seeds, twigs, acorns, pine needles and more. They are also designed to keep out birds, squirrels, and other rodents. After all this, our Gutter Guards are still able to handle moderate and heavy rains effectively. These 100% aluminum gutter covers are also rust proof and are estimated to last 20-30 years. Golden Hammer Gutters backs every Gutter Guard Installation with our 5-Year Workmanship Warranty.

TOP REASONS WHY WE SUGGEST PERFORATED ALUMINUM GUTTER GUARDS:

  • AFFORDABILITY – BEST OVERALL VALUE & PRICE

  • PERFORMANCE – HIGH WATER ABSORPTION

  • DURABILITY – RUST & CORROSION PROOF

  • CLOG PROOF – ZERO INTERNAL CLOGS

  • MAINTENACE – SMOOTH SURFACE & EASY REMOVAL

  • APPLICATION - DOES NOT EFFECT SHINGLES

  • COMPATABLE - HANGERS/BRACKETS/SPIKES

  • AESTHETICS - NOT VISIBLE FROM GROUND

  • STRENGTH – VERY RESILIENT & BUILT TO LAST

Clean Sweep Gutter Guards

Gutter Guards Installation Includes a Free Gutter Cleaning

To ensure that your gutter system drains and flows properly, we make sure your gutter system is free and clear of all debris before installing your new gutter covers.


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GUTTER GUARDS ​  CLEANING SERVICE

Some homes may have problem areas that debris will pile on the gutter covers, like inside corners under roofing valleys. Areas the wind does not reach are the most problematic and may need to be cleared once a year or every few years. 

For this reason, we offer discounted rates for gutter guard cleaning service. This service includes blowing all debris from the tops of the covers around the home, as well as blowing away any debris along the roofing eave or piles in roofing valleys. Since we know there is no way any debris has infiltrated the system, there is no reason for us to open the gutter guards.

GUTTER GUARDS CLEANING COST

$85 – 2 Story and 3 Story Townhomes 

$85 - Single Family Home up to 2,000 sq. ft.

$105 – Single Family Home up to 3,000 sq. ft.

$125 – Single Family Home up to 4,000 sq. ft.

$165 – Single Family Home up to 5,000 sq. ft.


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