Although pine and fir trees add a unique touch to your property’s curb appeal, they can be problematic for your gutters. When these types of trees shed, their long and flexible needles tend to fall into the gutter system – clogging the pipes as a result. Since the pine needle’s texture is different from the leaves of your typical oak or maple trees, they’re often more difficult to remove.
Of course, the best solution to this problem is to install a gutter guard on your roof. However, you can’t rely on ordinary gutter guards when dealing with pine needles. The holes constructed in most systems are too large, making them unable to catch any of the needles. Luckily, there are several gutter guard products designed specifically to prevent pine needles from clogging your gutters.
If you’re having problems protecting your gutter from pine or fir needles, contact For-U-Builders today. Our company has been in the home improvement business for more than 30 years and offers top-notch gutter services to properties in Connecticut and the New England areas.
We’re well-versed with the different gutter guard systems available on the market and can easily determine which ones suit your needs and budget best. That said, we highly recommend the MasterShield™ Gutter Protection system to prevent pine needles from building up in your gutter.
Unlike traditional gutter guards, the MasterShield™ isn’t installed flat. It’s placed closer to the pitch of the roof to help minimize debris build up. Because of this, it’s easier for the wind to blow off the pine needles off of your gutter. This setup also results in less gutter maintenance than other systems normally require.
The MasterShield™ also maintains contact with your roof’s shingles or tiles to prevent the needles from getting caught under your roofing system. The MasterShield™ is constructed with a non-stick, 316 surgical grade stainless steel microfiber so that nothing but water can get through the protected gutter.
If you're interested in our gutter guard products, just give us a call at 203-349-6468 today. Our gutter specialists will discuss all your options and help you choose a gutter system that best suits your roofing needs and budget. Once you’ve chosen a gutter guard, we’ll send our fully licensed and certified technicians to install it for you.