Simply put, gutter, and gutter guards are the water management system for your home. They are necessary in order to protect your home from its worst enemy.... Water. Not having gutter's/gutter guards or worse having clogged gutters directs water where it does not belong. A lack of gutter/gutter guards can result in costly repairs, because as uncontrolled rain water pours directly from the roof to the ground it causes erosion, weakness the foundation, and can lead to cracks in the drywall and wet basements or crawl spaces. Clogged gutters can lead to : siding damage, wood rot, pest and critter infestation, paint damage, roof damage, fire hazards, icy walkways in the winter, and more... Next Generation gutter Protection System Protects home from expensive water damage Keeps insects and critters