Gutter Guards Worth the Money?

These days, a lot of people are so busy with family, work, and other activities that they don’t have time to do household chores. More and more folks are enlisting the help of companies to handle these tasks for them so they’ll gain extra hours for more important things.

One of the chores that many people neglect is cleaning their gutters. It’s easy for gutters to collect debris, and if they’re not properly maintained, they can result in thousands of dollars worth of damage to the house, foundation, and roof. And according to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), fires caused by dirty gutters can be prevented simply by removing the debris from them.

As someone who’s been in the gutter cleaning and gutter guard industry for almost 20 years, I’ve seen plenty of different types and models of gutter protection systems. Some don’t work, while a few are actually effective. I’ve also seen products that were installed improperly, causing them to perform poorly as well.

With so many options available out there, how do you know which one to choose? I’ve come across gutter systems that simply do not function as advertised. I’ve also encountered those that while they do keep gutters clean, they do a horrible job at collecting debris, which gets stuck on top of the system. When that happens, the water cannot drain into the gutter and flows over the accumulated debris instead, running off the edge of the gutter and onto the flower beds. This damages the flower beds and the foundation of the house and can even flood the basement.

I recommend steering clear of cheaper systems being sold at your local building supply store. You’ll only be throwing them out after a couple of years.

There is a gutter protection system that’s the best out of all the ones I’ve seen, sold, installed, and serviced over the years. It’s called LeafSolution, and it’s a medical grade stainless steel mesh gutter guard, designed to prevent anything but water from entering the gutter. The 3 downward dips that run through the product are the real scientific break-through. They slow down and drive the water through the mesh ensuring that it will take a large volume of water and not over pour the gutter. It comes in 6 different colors and is easily installed.

Bill - Installer in Virginia.