As the owner and president of the Indy Roof Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, Aaron Christy performs a range of roofing services for a base of residential and commercial clients. Aaron Christy also oversees the installation of gutter systems and gutter guards.

Gutter guard manufactures and installers suggest products to serve a variety of functions, from preventing clogs and increasing drainage efficiency to mitigating rusting and overall gutter degeneration. By preventing large amounts of debris from accumulating in gutters, gutter guards prevent the build-up of lingering moisture that can lead to rust and prematurely age a gutter system.

Gutter guards can also prevent insects and larger animals such as squirrels and birds from accessing gutters. This can help stop pest infestations and unhealthy bacterial accumulation before they start.

Gutter guards offer significant assistance when it comes to general gutter maintenance. Homeowners with gutter guards simply don’t have to clean their gutters as often.