The weather can cause a number of issues for property owners, which may affect the functioning of your gutters and gutter guards. It’s important to understand if you live in a particularly wind-prone area how the leaves will be carried from the trees, the ground and the roof into your guttering.

Sun has the advantage of keeping leaves dry so they don’t stick or clog – but shingle roofs can quickly dry out leading to the asphalt releasing its granules into the gutter – a major clog risk.

Some gutter guards are specifically built to handle higher volumes of water with ease. If you live in a rainy area, one not well-secluded by trees or other buildings, you may want gutter guards built for heavy rain.

Wind can blow debris off of gutter guards and help keep them clear, but it can also rip the gutter guards clean off of your home. Some gutter guards stand up to wind better than others do.

Many gutter guards can accommodate heavy snowfall, but the weight of the snow could lead to your gutters sagging; that’s often a gutter replacement job and always best if you call in a gutter expert in to assess the situation.

Just about every home is subject to the occasional ferocious storm, which the gutter guards must also be able to withstand.