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Recent research within the pest management field has revealed that the Leaf Defier gutter protection system can help to protect your home from insect infestation.

According to PCTOnline.com, Leaf Defier prevents all forms of pests from entering the gutter cavity, including insects like mosquitoes that breed in standing water or carpenter ants that can build nests in the moist wood caused by clogged gutters.

Other benefits of installing Lead Defier include improving stormwater management and enhancing building durability by allowing water and fine particulates to flow freely through gutter systems while keeping leaves and other debris out.

This easy-to-install product consists of a foam insert that prevent leaves, sticks and other debris from clogging gutters for up to 25 years. As a result, water flows readily through the foam filter insert, into the gutter valley and out the downspout to virtually eliminate overflows.

Leaf Defier gutter protection systems were also recently awarded the "Green Buildings Product Seal" from Green-Buildings.com.

The firm's evaluation process found that "by helping to reduce clogged gutters, reducing or eliminating standing water and improving water flow through the gutter system, Leaf Defier may provide a critical line of defense against foundation failure and other quality issues that may be caused by moisture problems in buildings."
 

NewsNet5.com reports that a home’s foundation is the key to the structural integrity of the entire building, so it’s a good idea to inspect it for damage during the fall months, before rain and snow obscure your residence.

Homeowners should walk around the outside of the home and look for cracks that resemble a stair-step pattern. Moisture can also be an issue if water collects in the damper areas of a home, such as the crawlspace or basement, in addition to windows or doorframes.

The news source suggests that contractors should be contacted to stabilize a home that is in need of repairs. Experts may inject concrete into the foundation or dig around the damaged section.

"Be sure you’re cleaning your gutters regularly and also that the gutter flows away from your downspout goes out at least 10 feet. Otherwise it’s dumping the water right there at the base of your house," repair expert Angie Hicks told the news source.

Because it works to ensure that gutters won’t overflow, Leaf Defier may be an ideal way to protect a foundation from becoming damaged from the elements, since debris that would otherwise clog spouts will instead be kept out.

With the end of August approaching, it may be time to consider preparing your home for the fall. Home maintenance in the coming season will most likely concern protecting walls and the roof from rain and falling debris, such as leaves and sticks.

Gutters shouldn’t be overlooked when you start raking the yard and disposing of the leaves. They can be become clogged with falling debris, which may lead to a range of problems for a home.

If autumn’s heavy rain can’t travel through gutters, it can leak onto the eaves of a home, or into the basement, resulting in long-term structural damage. It may be wise to outfit gutters with a gutter protection system like Leaf Defier.

This product, with its multi-polymer thermally fused filtration system, is extremely durable and effective and, as a foam insert, it is also easy to install. You simply have to fit Leaf Defier into your gutters.

Having a gutter protection system in place will keep leaves and sticks out of gutters and allow water to flow freely. It can also eliminate the need to constantly unclog gutters and reduce water damage to a home’s exterior.

Clogged gutters can be a major culprit in an overflow of water that results in basement leaks or damage to a home’s exterior, especially the eaves. Standing water within gutters can also act as a breeding ground for bugs like mosquitoes.

The next time you’re heading up to clean the gutters, it may be wise to install a gutter protection system instead. The product can protect a house from further damage, since it will prevent gutters from being clogged and regulate water flow.

If your home is exposed to tiny pieces of debris such as pine needles or acorns, it may be best to invest in a foam insert gutter protection system. Leaf Defier is the first of its class, because it is fully coated, which means that this product can boast a 25-year guarantee, unlike many other competitors.

Leaf Defier offers superior protection from small debris than other brands, because, as a foam insert, it fully covers the gutter, preventing build-up that may otherwise accumulate and require cleaning.

This gutter protection system also has the advantage of not being visible from the ground, so it doesn’t interfere with a home’s exterior appearance.

Summer rainstorms can be brief but brutal. Rain can seep into the eaves of a home or even into the basement and cause flooding or future structural problems.

Home repairs can be costly endeavors and, if your home is suffering from foundational problems or your roof leaks, it may be time to look for a solution. Clogged gutters are known to be a source for water overflow.

By blocking the debris that can otherwise become get tangled in the drain spouts of gutters, Leaf Defier can protect a home’s integrity and greatly reduce maintenance costs, both for the gutters and other aspects of the house that are affected by water damage.

Unlike other gutter protection systems, the Leaf Defier can’t be seen from the ground level, so the appearance of the home will be unaffected. Installation is as simple as lining gutters with the product.

After Leaf Defier is in place, it will the regulate water flow in gutters. The sticks, branches and leaves that may gather will be broken down in the sunlight or whisked away by wind. Green-Building.com awarded Leaf Defier the Green Buildings Reviewed Product Seal, due to its ability to improve the surrounding environment by controlling moisture and water flow.

When homeowners think of gutter maintenance, they often don’t think of it as a way to improve the structural quality of a home. However, if gutters become so clogged that they flood, the run-off can seep into the eaves of a house and ruin woodwork, or even harm the foundation, according to WindowGang.com.

This is especially a worry during the summer, when torrential downpours can carry debris into drain spouts and end up gushing over parts of the house. This process can fade the colors of a home and also rot wooden walls.

Leaf Defier is a proven way to protect your gutters. Even in the most extreme weather conditions, its durable design will prevent build-up that could cause harmful flooding and other damage simply by filtering water from sticks, leaves and other objects that may be carried into your gutters by the wind.

The news source also states that, if you’ve noticed cracks in your foundation or leaks in your basement, the structural damage may be from clogged gutters.

The integrity of the Leaf Defier product and its effect on structure sustainability has been awarded the Green Buildings Reviewed Product Seal.

Green-Buildings.com has found that, by regulating water flow, "Leaf Defier may provide a critical line of defense against foundation failure and other quality issues… caused by moisture problems."

Every summer evening, people go outside to relax on their porches or yards. Unfortunately, summer is also the height of bug season. Without a healthy spray of bug repellent, you may quickly find yourself being eaten alive right behind your house. Bugs can ruin an entire evening.

Leaf Defier is a product that is made to protect gutters from debris, but also acts as a natural defense against biting pests such as mosquitoes. Since the moist, dark areas of gutters are attractive to bugs, installing this product into your gutters can prevent them from becoming a breeding ground.

Green-Building.com reviewed Leaf Defier’s capacity to this effect, reporting that it noticeably "reduc[ed] mosquito infestation by eliminating standing water and debris in gutters which may be a source of insect breeding."

In addition, the website awarded Leaf Defier with the Green Buildings Reviewed Product Seal, for its ability to improve structure durability while reducing waste and gutter maintenance and improving the surrounding environment by regulating the moisture and managing water flow.

Anyone who wants to control a yard’s pest population while improving a home’s quality should consider a Leaf Defier. They are available in several different sizes and none can be seen from the ground level, so they won’t interfere with a building’s exterior.

It’s summer, and you might soon notice that there seems to be a host of leaves and other debris in your gutters. Bugs, dirt, leaves and sticks accumulate from heavy winds and rain, which means that gutters have to be unclogged or cleaned at least once a month and, sometimes, this process can take a great deal of prodding and grabbing.

Instead of wasting a weekend on a ladder, try installing Leaf Defier. Just insert it into your gutter and you’re done. Leaf Defier will collect all the debris that gets swept onto roofs in storms, but will also let water run through the gutters.

Once the debris is collected in Leaf Defier’s unique mesh design, all it takes is a hose or another rainfall to get rid of the leaves and sticks that have accumulated.

Unlike other similar products, Leaf Defier can’t be seen from the ground. This means that there are will be no odd metal edges protruding from your gutters.

Although Leaf Defier is useful in the summer, it is just as necessary in the fall, winter and spring. Sprayed with biocide and fungicide, it is nearly immune to mildews and molds, and is strong enough to withstand ice, rain and heat. The product also comes with a 25 year unclog warranty.