Gutter Guards in St. Jacobs

St. Jacobs draws visitors for its quaint appearance, so the roofline is part of the view. A guard that sits high, or one in a different colour from the gutter, can stand out from the street. Low-profile guards that follow the pitch of the roof, in a colour that matches the eavestrough, disappear best. Ask to see a sample against your fascia, in daylight, before you agree.

Debris decides the type. Where trees line the river and the millrace path, leaves, maple keys and needles fall, and a fine mesh handles those well. Older shingle roofs add grit, and grit slips through open slots and lodges in the trough below. The finer the opening, the more it keeps out, but fine mesh can film over with pollen and needs a brush now and then. Guards reduce ladder trips. They do not end them.

Before fitting anything, we look at the gutter itself. A sagging run or a loose, rusted hanger has to be fixed first, or the guard just covers the problem. Guards are fastened to the gutter or fascia, and the fit around corners and valleys is planned in advance. Gutter guards start from $450. High eaves on two-storey houses are handled by crew members with Working at Heights certification.

What we plan for in St. Jacobs

• Street view: we hold a guard sample against your fascia in daylight, and compare colour and profile before ordering.
• Debris survey: we ask what falls on your roof, from leaves and seed pods to shingle grit, and choose the opening size to suit.
• Gutter check: we look for sagging runs, loose hangers and rust, and list any repair separately before the guard goes on.
• Corners and valleys: we plan how the guard fits around corners, outlets and roof valleys, since those are where gaps show.
• Upkeep plan: we explain how and when to brush the guard, so a film of pollen is no surprise.

Questions from St. Jacobs homeowners

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