The role of a gutter guard is to prevent fallen leaves, twigs and debris from going inside the gutters. Gutter guards come in various types such as PVC, aluminum, vinyl and copper. Many homeowners have realized the benefits of installing gutter guards as it saves them time and money. Here are the benefits of why you should have gutter guards. When your gutters get clogged from ice, the water starts to pool around or flow into your home. This can damage your property and various areas of the house such as the roof, foundation, walls, and the basement. The excess water causes your gutter to have additional weight, and the gutter might give in. Water damage is not a pretty sight, and you wouldn’t want to expose your home to it. If you want to avoid these problems, then you need to install a gutter guard. It will make your gutters stronger to withstand excess pressure even during the worst weather. When you have a gutter guard, water will not accumulate in your gutters. Stagnant water often attracts various pests and insects such as mosquitoes, bees, birds, and mice. When your gutter does not have a lot of stagnant water, vermin and insects will not breed in it. Installing gutter guards also protects your gutters from rusting and corrosion. They help prolong the lifespan of your gutter system. They save you time from going up on a ladder and cleaning them yourself or hiring a company each year to clean them.