Removing Gutter Guards Damage Shingles

Some homeowners think it is necessary to nail the gutter guard into either on top of or just beneath the roof s shingles.

Removing gutter guards damage shingles. Remove clips by inserting a screwdriver between the gutter and each clip. Finding a gutter guard that. The best ones worth installing are expensive. The combination of moisture and a small but of debris can result in mold growth.

If debris gets in if there are seams in your gutters or the guards get damaged moisture will remain trapped. When water sits on a shingle like its doing here it can work its way under the shingles at every seam. Gutter guards are not a great investment. In fact that s the point.

The backyard boss states that most guards are designed to be installed without removal unless age or damage deems it necessary to take down for replacement this means that placing and removing your gutter guards will not normally be an activity that you need to do around the home. Pry each clip open and twist the clip so it moves out of position on the lip of the gutter. Since it s home show season we ve heard from several of our dealers that companies selling other types of gutter guards are making the point that installing under shingles will void your shingle warranty destroy your roof or is just plain wrong to do in the first place they ll try to convince you it just doesn t make sense to install a leaf filter this way. This will create damage on your roof shingles and therefore the shingles will no longer do their job at protecting your home properly from the intrusion of water.

Inspect the front edge of the gutter for clips rivets or screws.