When homeowners begin researching gutter protection, they quickly discover there are several different types of gutter guards available. Two of the most common options are aluminum gutter guards and micro mesh gutter guards.
Each type has advantages depending on the environment around the home. Understanding how they work helps homeowners and contractors choose the right solution.
Aluminum Gutter Guards
Aluminum gutter guards typically use a punched or perforated metal surface that allows water to enter through larger openings while blocking bigger debris.
This type of guard works well in areas where the main concern is large leaves and twigs rather than smaller debris.
Because the openings are larger, aluminum guards allow strong water flow during heavy rain and are often a cost effective solution for homeowners.
Products like
New Wave Gutter Guard use heavy duty punched aluminum construction designed to block large debris while maintaining excellent durability.
Micro Mesh Gutter Guards
Micro mesh gutter guards use a fine stainless steel screen designed to block very small debris while still allowing water to flow through the guard and into the gutter.
High quality micro mesh systems are capable of filtering out:
• Roof grit
• Pine needles
• Pollen
• Small leaf fragments
Because the mesh openings are extremely small, micro mesh guards provide a higher level of filtration compared to traditional aluminum guards.
A Good Better Best Approach
Many contractors now offer homeowners multiple gutter protection options so they can choose the system that best fits their environment and budget.
Leaf Solution provides a
Good Better Best lineup of gutter protection systems.
New Wave Gutter Guard
Heavy duty punched aluminum guard designed to block larger debris such as leaves and twigs.
Xtreme Gutter Guard
Stainless steel micro mesh system designed for excellent debris filtration and strong water flow performance.
Leaf Solution Gutter Guard
Advanced stainless steel micro mesh system engineered with built in capillary dips that actively channel water into the gutter.
The Difference Between Xtreme and Leaf Solution
While both Xtreme and Leaf Solution use stainless steel micro mesh, Leaf Solution includes an additional engineering feature called
capillary dips.
These small formed channels in the mesh surface break the surface tension of water and pull it downward through the mesh and into the gutter.
Instead of water simply running across the surface of the guard, the capillary dips help guide water directly into the gutter system.
This improves water capture during heavy rain while still blocking fine debris.
