As the summer begins to set in, you suddenly think of those ridges on your roof called gutters. The just passed winter leaves them full of debris and not in such good shape.

Not many of us like getting up on that ladder to clean the gutters. However, if this chore is ignored it could lead to expensive repairs. It could also damage the roof, interior of your house, or the basement. The best solution to this is to install gutter guards. They stop leaves, dirt, and other debris from falling in to the gutters.

If you are still having second thoughts about installing those guards, then here are a few reasons why you should:

* No more debris blocking your gutters- This is the main reason why most people install these guards in the first place. Clogged gutters can cause more damage than not having them at all. But, if you have guards, you need worry. They stop the leaves, dirt and other debris from entering. It lets the rain water flow freely.

* Prevents the wood from rotting- When it rains and the gutter is full of debris, the water cannot drain off easily. This stagnant water gets absorbed by the wood, which causes it to rot.

* Prevents frozen gutters- Gutters are not built to carry the heavy weight of frozen water. In winter when the water gets clogged, it freezes up. Since the gutter cannot take the heavy weight of the ice, it breaks. However, if you had guards, then the water would simply drain off.

* No more accidents- how many of you have fallen of that ladder while trying to clean the crooks and bends of the ridges? Installing guards means not having to climb up the ladder to clean at all.

* Keep your attic mold free- the stagnant water in the ridges may seep into your attic. This encourages mold and mildew growth which will damage your goods.

* Save your money- every year after the winter you have to spend money to repair the damage caused to your gutters. It is advisable to once and for all spend and have guards installed. These will save you from spending every year on useless repairs.

With so many advantages of having gutter guards, do you really need to think twice about getting them?