How many leaves are there on a tree? As any homeowner knows, there are always enough to clog up your gutters. Unfortunately, gutter cleaning is a task none can avoid. Climbing up on the roof several times a year to clean for hours isn't fun, especially during inclement weather. Neither is having to pay between $95 and $125 for a professional to do the job.
Gutter guard mesh works wonders when it comes to keeping gutters clear of leaves, water, and insects. While the guards don't completely let homeowners off the hook, the system saves valuable time and money in the long run.
Gutter guards come in many varieties, but fine wire mesh stands out with its excellent ability to separate most of even the smallest debris from rainwater. At about 50 microns, the mesh has extremely fine openings—small enough to stop sand from falling through!
Micro Mesh Gutter Guards Save Homeowners Money
What are the financial benefits of gutter guards? You’d be surprised. Roofs are protected from runoff, therefore less susceptible to mold and rot. Beloved garden plants escape overwatering and don’t need to be replaced every year. Plus, musty debris where annoying pests like mosquitoes can breed are mitigated - so no reason to hire a pest control company. This is especially important in areas where diseases like West Nile virus are common.
Additionally, fine mesh gutter guards help prevent:
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- Destruction from water and mold
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- Rusting gutter troughs
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- Housefires from gutter debris
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- Erosion of yards
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- Damage to the foundation, gutter brackets, and fascia (the board that sits right by your gutter)
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- Flooding basements
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- Cracked buildings
Decorative wire mesh in gutters also protects those responsible for cleaning them. A tidier gutter means less time on the ladder, which means a less likely chance of missteps. The benefits of fine mesh gutter guards are clear.
Gutter Guard Mesh Materials
Putting in fine mesh gutter guards can be a challenge. Relying on the dealer to put them in can cost an arm and a leg, and do-it-yourselfers risk a visit to the emergency room if they slip and fall or cut themselves. It may be best to get the gutter guards from a reliable supplier like TWP Inc. Then, call on an expert to install them. That solution is both quick and easy.
The type of mesh used needs to be considered. Gutter guard mesh is available in several wire mesh materials:
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- Stainless steel
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- Copper
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- Galvanized steel mesh
The most common metal gutter guard screen is galvanized welded wire mesh slit into narrow 3-inch, 4-inch, or 6-inch-wide spools. Our pure copper woven wire 4 mesh can protect copper gutters. Copper mesh may be expensive, but it lasts forever.
As one of the world's largest suppliers and fabricators of wire mesh, TWP Inc. offers a wide selection of wire mesh by material, opening size, and weave types. Gutter guard mesh is just one of the many products we have available for your next home, decorative, or DIY project. Contact TWP for a quote today.
