Leak Prevention Starts With This

When Orange County Roofers conduct roof inspections, they may discover one or more problems affecting performance. One of the most common problems is a clogged rain gutter.  An integral part of every roofing system, a gutter is a drainage channel with a twofold purpose – to prevent water accumulation on the rooftop and to direct rainwater away from the home and onto the ground. When this channel gets clogged, rainwater has no place to go. So, it may gather on the rooftop, forming small pools. But don’t expect the water to stay put. Often, it will leak into your home and cause significant damage.

How does a gutter get clogged? The typical way is for leaves and other debris to find their way into the channel. If enough of the material gets inside, water will damn up, form small pools, and eventually overflow. This can happen to the best maintained gutter. And it almost certainly will happen to a damaged one. If a gutter is damaged in any way, performance will be compromised, leaving the channel more vulnerable to overflow. In that case, your Orange County Roofing Company may need to replace the gutters. Unless you prefer leaks.  

Fortunately, homeowners frequently can improve gutter performance without a full-scale replacement. One way to do this is by installing special gutter guards, which fit over the channels. Should you prefer professional assistance, Orange County Roofers can carry out the installation. Of course, homeowners must decide which type of gutter guards are most suitable for their roofs. That’s right. Currently, you can choose from among three different types. Here are the options presently available.

Let's start with mesh gutter guards, which are perforated metal coverings running over the channel. The tiny holes in the mesh covering have a dual function – keep debris from entering the channel and allow water to flow freely into the channel. If you go with this option, it’s important to know that this component doesn’t care for itself. Which means, you must maintain these hardworking guards regularly to optimize performance. Fear not -- the job is relatively simple. Just clean the guards periodically with a brush. That’s it.

Surface tension gutter guards also utilize mesh coverings. But with these components, rainwater collects on the mesh before entering the channel. As for leaves and debris, these simply drop from the guard. All this sounds relatively simple. Yet, surface tension guards do have a unique requirement – they must be installed to align with a roof’s slope. Exactly why you want professional Orange County Roofers for this job.  

Foam gutter guards, the third entry on the list, utilize porous blocks that function as sponges. These sponge blocks absorb and hold any incoming debris while permitting rainwater to filter through the membrane and into the gutter.

All this, of course, is just scratching the surface. To really dive into this topic, you’ll need extensive expert input. And you’ll get that by contacting a local professional. For instance, if you reside in Newport Beach, just reach out to Newport Beach Roofer. The people there will be happy to schedule a complimentary consultation and answer all your questions.

If you have questions about gutter guards, Luke Roofing can help. A long-established Orange County Roofer, we provide prompt, reliable expertise for every residential roofing and commercial roofing need. No matter where you live in OC, you can count on Luke Roofing for reliable roofing solutions.