Your eavestrough is a very important part of your home as it directs all of the water from your roof away from the foundation of your home or building.  Most times when there are basement leaks and foundation crack's it is caused by the malfunction of your gutter and the downspout drainage system.  Annual cleaning is necessary to eliminate build-up of debris in your gutter system which often causes overflow, corner leaking, sagging and roof leaks.

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There are many ways to eliminate eavestrough malfunction, of course annual cleaning being the most popular.  Over the years there has been many different eavestrough protection system's that have been designed to eliminate debris build-up and overall eavestrough damage from winter icing.  The designs of the leaf guard systems have been invented to eliminate various types of scenario's such as icing, different types of leaves and re-securing your gutter system's.

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There are of course leaf guard/eavestrough protection system's that cause more hassle then they do good.  That is why it is very important to choose the right company to inspect your eavestrough and overall protection dilemma for your system.

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Pro Guard Series II is a very effective system due to its design and installation method.  The Pro Guard system install's to the lip of your eavestrough as well as the securing rafter board (fascia board) that is installed to your roofline to secure your gutter system too.  The design disallows debris from entering your eavestrough as well as adds stability to your gutter's eliminating ice damage, annual cleaning and pest nesting.

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A lot of people are not aware that leaving debris in your eavestrough not only creates a heavy strain on your eavestrough causing sagging but, it also allows water pooling. This ultimately causes mosquito nesting and is a west Nile haven.  Small pest's and rodent's such as bird's, chipmunk's and squirrel's also setup nest in your eavestrough blocking the flow of water which will cause your roof and foundation damage. That is why leaf guard systems are also used by pest control companies to eliminate nesting after removing nest from your gutter system.

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Overall, if you’re thinking of installing a leaf guard system it will be a long term investment for your property.  In addition, cleaning or maintenance of your eavestrough can be challenging and unsafe; if you’re not experienced. Therefore, installing a leaf guard system is strongly recommended. This will also save you on annual maintenance expenses.

Arcticle by: Gutter Pro's Canada