{"id":6183,"date":"2024-06-17T00:05:21","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T00:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/?p=6183"},"modified":"2024-06-17T00:25:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T00:25:44","slug":"how-to-remove-gutter-guards-and-why-they-need-to-be-cleaned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/how-to-remove-gutter-guards-and-why-they-need-to-be-cleaned\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Gutter Guards and Why They Need To Be Cleaned"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6183\" class=\"elementor elementor-6183\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d7d3d0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d7d3d0f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc6f020\" data-id=\"cc6f020\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f1d2e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f1d2e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 18-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gutter Cleaning: Clean Gutters with Gutter Guards by Hand<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c429a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0c429a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 18-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6185\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard1.jpg 512w, https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4932291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4932291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 18-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Gutters are essential components of any roofing system, guiding rainwater away from your roof and house to prevent water damage. Many homeowners have opted to install gutter guards to reduce the need for regular cleaning and prevent clogs caused by leaves and debris. However, even the best gutter guards need to be cleaned periodically to maintain their effectiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">In this comprehensive guide, we\u2019ll discuss the importance of cleaning your gutter guards, how to safely remove them for gutter cleaning, and the tools and methods you\u2019ll need for this essential home maintenance project. Stick around!<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Why Your Gutter Guards Need to be Cleaned Regularly<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aee067 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9aee067\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6186\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard2.jpg 612w, https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-229792a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"229792a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though gutter guards are designed to keep debris out of your gutters, over time, fine debris like dirt, leaves, and twigs can still accumulate on top of the guards. This build-up can eventually lead to clogs, which can cause water to overflow, potentially damaging your roof, gutters, and even the foundation of your house.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Preventing Clogs and Water Damage<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gutter guards help keep the larger debris out of your gutters, but fine debris can still get trapped. This debris, along with dirt and leaves, can accumulate and create blockages, making it necessary to clean your gutters and gutter guards regularly. If not cleaned, these clogs can prevent water from flowing freely through the gutters, leading to overflows that can damage your roof and house. Regular cleaning ensures that your gutters remain free of blockages, effectively channeling water away from your home.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Extending the Life of Your Gutter System<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By regularly cleaning your gutter guards and gutters, you can significantly extend the life of your gutter system. Debris build-up can add unnecessary weight and stress to your gutters, potentially causing them to sag or break away from the house. Routine maintenance can help prevent such damage, ensuring your gutter system remains functional and efficient for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-740d515 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"740d515\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6187\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard-3.jpg 612w, https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard-3-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4273a10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4273a10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning and removing gutter guards is a relatively straightforward project, but having the right tools will make the job easier and safer. Here\u2019s a list of the essential tools you\u2019ll need:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Essential Tools for the Job<\/b><\/h3><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ladder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A sturdy ladder is essential for reaching your gutters safely. Make sure it\u2019s stable and positioned on a flat surface to avoid accidents. Be confident about its rigidity before proceeding to the top of the roof.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Screwdriver or Drill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Depending on how your gutter guards are installed, you may also need a screwdriver or drill to remove screws or other fasteners holding the guards in place.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gloves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Protect your hands from sharp edges, debris, and dirt by wearing gloves. Unless you will get injured.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Garden Hose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A garden hose with a spray nozzle can help flush out any remaining debris from your gutters once the guards are removed.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bucket or Tarp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To collect the debris you remove from the gutters and gutter guards.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gutter Scoop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A gutter scoop can help you remove larger debris from the gutters more efficiently.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h3><b>Additional Helpful Tools<\/b><\/h3><div><ul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;\"><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; text-wrap: wrap;\">Brush<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; text-wrap: wrap;\">: A small brush can help clean fine debris from the gutter guards.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; text-wrap: wrap;\">Silicone Sealant<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; text-wrap: wrap;\">: If you notice any leaks or damage during the cleaning process, silicone sealant can be used for quick repairs.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; text-wrap: wrap;\">Safety Gear<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; text-wrap: wrap;\">: Safety glasses and a harness can add an extra layer of safety, especially if you\u2019re working at significant heights.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\">How to Safely Remove Gutter Guards for Cleaning<\/span><\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da5454b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"da5454b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6188\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard-4.jpg 612w, https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard-4-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df4ea42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df4ea42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removing gutter guards is a necessary step to ensure thorough cleaning. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to help you remove gutter guards safely and efficiently.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step-by-Step Removal Process<\/b><\/h3><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set up your ladder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Place your ladder on a stable surface and climb carefully to reach your gutters.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check for screws or fasteners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Identify how the gutter guards are attached. Most guards are held in place with screws or clips, while others are snapped in place.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the Fasteners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Using your screwdriver or drill, carefully remove the screws or clips. Place the removed screws or clips in a bucket to keep them safe.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lift the Gutter Guards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gently lift the gutter guards away from the gutters and place them carefully on the floor to prevent bending. While doing this, you&#8217;d need to be cautious of sharp edges and accumulated debris.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inspect and clean<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once the guards are removed, inspect them for damage and clean them thoroughly. Use a brush to remove fine debris and a garden hose to rinse them off with water.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h3><b>Cleaning the Gutters<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the guards removed, it\u2019s time to clean your gutters. Use a gutter scoop to remove larger debris and flush the gutters with a garden hose to clear out any remaining dirt. Check for any signs of damage or sagging and address any issues you find.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Post-Cleaning: Reinstalling Gutter Guards and Ensuring Long-Term Maintenance<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c432bcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c432bcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6189\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard-5.jpg 612w, https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gutter-Guard-5-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dc440c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7dc440c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve cleaned your gutters and gutter guards, it\u2019s important to reinstall the guards properly and plan for regular maintenance to keep your gutter system in optimal condition.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Reinstalling Gutter Guards<\/b><\/h3><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Align the Guards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Position the cleaned gutter guards back in place, ensuring they fit snugly and securely over the gutters.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reattach Fasteners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Using the screws or clips you removed earlier, reattach the guards to the gutters. Make sure they are firmly in place to prevent them from becoming dislodged.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Silicon Sealant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In case a part of the guard has refused to snap in place, you can use a silicon sealant to have it sealed.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check for Stability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensure the guards are stable and secure. Give them a gentle tug to make sure they won\u2019t move or shift.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h3><b>Planning for Regular Maintenance<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular maintenance is key to keeping your gutters and gutter guards in good condition. Schedule bi-annual inspections and cleanings, especially after heavy storms or during the fall when leaves are more likely to accumulate. This proactive approach will help prevent clogs and extend the life of your gutter system.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Talk to a Specialist for Gutter Guard Cleaning and Installation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cleaning and maintaining your gutter guards is a task that homeowners can manage, it can be time-consuming and potentially dangerous. If you\u2019re not comfortable climbing ladders or handling gutter maintenance, it\u2019s best to seek the help of professionals. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DX Gutter Guard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers expert gutter guard cleaning and installation services to ensure your gutters remain in excellent condition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our professional team is equipped with the right tools and expertise to handle any gutter-related project, from routine cleaning to complete gutter guard installations. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dxgutterguard.com.au\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today for a free quote, and let us help you protect your home from water damage and keep your gutters functioning flawlessly. Don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late; regular maintenance is the key to a long-lasting, effective gutter system.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e76031 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e76031\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e308d56\" data-id=\"e308d56\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1456c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b1456c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee2ae77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"ee2ae77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 18-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-accordion{text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item{border:1px solid #d5d8dc}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item+.elementor-accordion-item{border-top:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{margin:0;padding:15px 20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{display:inline-block;width:1.5em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-opened,.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{display:none;padding:15px 20px;border-top:1px solid #d5d8dc}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px 15px}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{width:1.2em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{padding:7px 15px}}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-accordion,.e-con>.elementor-widget-accordion{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2491\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2491\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q: How can I remove gutter guards without damaging my roof?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2491\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2491\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: To remove gutter guards without causing damage to your roof, start by gently lifting the guard sections up and away from the gutters. Take your time and use caution to avoid any scratching or denting on the roof.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2492\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2492\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q: Do I need to remove the gutter guard when cleaning my gutters?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2492\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2492\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: It is recommended to remove the gutter guard when cleaning your gutters. This allows for a thorough cleaning of both the gutters and the guards themselves.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2493\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2493\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q: What should I do if I need to replace my gutter guard?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2493\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2493\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: If you need to replace your gutter guard, first remove the existing guard carefully to avoid any damage. Then, look for a new mesh or product style that suits your needs.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2494\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2494\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q: How can I get more information about gutter guard products?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2494\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2494\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: For more information about gutter guard products, you can reach out to a professional for an estimate. They can provide details on the different styles and options available on the market.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2495\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2495\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q: When should I definitely consider removing my gutter guards?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2495\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2495\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: You should definitely consider removing your gutter guards if you notice any signs of damage or rot on your roof. It is important to address these issues promptly<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2496\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2496\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q: Are foam inserts a good option for gutter protection?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2496\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2496\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Foam inserts can be a good option for gutter protection, but they may still need regular maintenance to ensure they are working effectively.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2497\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2497\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q: How long do gutter guards generally last before needing replacement?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2497\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2497\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Gutter guards can last up to 20 years, depending on the material and maintenance. 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