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Ice dams can form in your gutters when rainwater or other precipitation backs up in your gutters and freezes due to cold temperatures in the winter, late fall, or early spring. This backup is usually caused by clogs in the system that prevent water from flowing into the trough, down the spouts, and away from your home. Gutter guards are designed to prevent these clogs – and subsequent ice damning – from happening. However, in some cases, gutter guards can actually be the cause of the ice damn in your gutters.
Traditional gutter guards are typically installed to your roof and attached to your existing gutter system. They hang over the gutter trough, preventing leaves from entering the system and ensuring rainwater flows freely through your gutters. Unfortunately, these gutter guards aren’t always the most durable or structurally sound. A cubic foot of ice weights roughly 60 pounds, and when enough builds up on your gutter guards, they may collapse into the gutter system. When this happens, they fallen gutter protection actually cause a blockage, which can lead to ice dams and expensive damage to your home.
Two-piece attached gutter guard systems are a popular choice among homeowners, but they are a major risk to collapse and cause your gutters to fail due to clogs and ice damming. Thankfully, you have another option – the BELDON® LeafGuard gutter protection system. This seamless system is installed in one long, solid piece of aluminum. It is attached to your home’s fascia with durable, non-corrosive hangers that provide unrivaled support for the gutter system. The gutters feature built-in covers that are a structural component of the gutters, rather than an add-on. This means that your gutter protection will never collapse, effectively preventing clogs and ice dams in the process. For more information, contact us today.
Choose BELDON® For Your Home’s Needs!
Have some questions or need some roofing advice? Need to schedule a service? Give our team at BELDON Roofing Company a call. If you’re looking for information about your home’s gutters, learn more about our LeafGuard® gutter system!
