Are Gutter Screens Worth the Money?
Gutter screens, also known as gutter guards are great, innovative solutions to help you prevent gutter clogging. Installed on top of the existing gutter, gutter screens allow water to get into the gutter without obstructions, but they prevent debris from getting in, reducing the need for gutter maintenance and extending the lifespan of the gutter.

Let’s have a look at the most common types of gutter screens used today:

-    Reverse curve screens are attached to the edge of the roof and curve downward toward the gutter, allowing water to get into the gutter, but keeping debris away from it,

-    Mesh screens consist of long mesh sheets applied on top of the gutter,

-    Nylon guards are porous sheets that let water through, but keep debris out of the gutter,

-    Bottle brush guards keep away debris with the help of long, stiff brittles.

Gutter guard installation will cost you around 7.50 – 10 dollars per lineal foot, the size of the required investment depending not only on the type of the gutter screen and on the length of the gutter to be covered, but also on the complexity of the project. Once installed, you can expect the guards to prolong the period you can go without gutter maintenance to about two years, allowing you to save precious time and energy if you handle gutter maintenance tasks yourself and to save money if you usually hire professionals for the job.  Talk with a trained insurance adjuster Chicago offers to get any additional help you may need, especially if your home has taken a lot of damage.

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