Gutter Guards in Guelph

Guelph was founded by cutting down a tree. On April 23, 1827, the founders felled one to mark the spot, and trees have kept the city's gutters busy ever since. For a guard, the first question is what falls on your roof. The second is how fast the water leaves it. A steep roof sends rain down at speed, and it can jump clean over the front edge of a guard with a narrow or curved inlet.

So we match the style to the roof. Fine mesh set at the right angle takes in more water on a steep slope, but it mats over with blossom in spring. Wider slots drain well and let needles and catkins through. Fastening matters as well. A guard that is only tucked under the shingles can work loose, and sliding snow will drag at it. We fasten to the gutter or fascia wherever the product allows.

Guards keep leaves out of the gutter, not out of the downspout. Seed husks and shingle grit still settle at the elbows, so we flush each downspout after fitting. Installation starts from $450 for gutter guards. Our Working at Heights certified crew handles the ladder and roof work, and we show you how each section lifts off for later checks.

What we plan for in Guelph

• Roof pitch: we note the pitch of each slope and choose a guard shape that will take in water on the steepest one.
• Fastening: we check whether the gutter and fascia can carry a fixed guard, and avoid styles that only sit loose under the shingles.
• Downspout flush: after fitting, we run water through each downspout to confirm it flows clear at the bottom.
• Gutter first: we look for sagging, open joints and worn hangers before fitting, and list any repairs separately in the quote.
• Lift-off plan: we show you how sections come off for checks, so the guards can be maintained without damage.

Questions from Guelph homeowners

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