Gutter Guards
Professional gutter guard systems that prevent debris accumulation while maintaining full water flow capacity. Reducing maintenance and protecting your foundation from water damage.
Why Are Gutter Guards Important for Metal Roof Systems?
Metal roofs shed water at higher velocity than conventional roofing. When gutters clog with debris, the high-velocity water overshoots the gutter entirely, directing concentrated water flow against the foundation. Gutter guards prevent this by keeping the gutter channel clear while allowing full water flow into the seamless gutter system.
What Types of Gutter Guards Work Best With Metal Roofing?
Micro-mesh gutter guards provide the best performance with metal roofing systems. The fine mesh prevents even small debris like pine needles and seed pods from entering the gutter while handling the high water volume from metal panels. Surface tension (reverse curve) guards can also work but must be specifically designed for the water velocity produced by metal roofs.
Do Gutter Guards Affect the Appearance of the Gutter System?
Professional gutter guards are designed to be virtually invisible from ground level. They sit inside or on top of the gutter channel without visible brackets or protrusions. Available in colors that match the gutter color, they maintain the clean architectural lines of a metal roof installation.
Do Gutter Guards Eliminate All Gutter Maintenance?
Gutter guards dramatically reduce maintenance but do not eliminate it entirely. Surface debris should be brushed off annually, and an inspection of downspout connections is recommended each season. However, the labor-intensive and dangerous task of cleaning inside clogged gutters is effectively eliminated.
Professional Installation Required
Gutter guard performance depends on proper installation. Improper fitting creates gaps that allow debris entry or restricts water flow. The Metal Roof Pros installs all gutter guards as an integrated component of the complete gutter system.