gutter leaf guards

Mike M · Oct 11, 2013

What have you installed and how well do you like it.
I was looking at the ones like a big bristle brush but they are about twice as much as some others.
I had the cheap plastic mesh in a roll but the winds blow it out.

JF in MI · Oct 11, 2013

I tried a lot of things and nothing worked. I bit the bullet and had LeafGuard gutters installed and love them. I have huge trees (and their leaves) towering over the house and haven't had to touch the gutters in over 10 years. They work as advertized.

Jim

co_mike · Oct 11, 2013

Mike,

I agree with Jim, going on 5 years for me. Pricey but worth it.

Mike

Pete in MD · Oct 11, 2013

About 10 years ago I put on covers I bought at Lowes. They were $2 for a 3' section. Go on easy, slide under the bottom course of shingles and snap on the gutter edge. Trim when necessary with sissors. They've never come loose and never had a clog or needed to clean out gutters. I've got a lot of big trees around the house including a big old Sycamore with pie plate sized leaves.

notjustair · Oct 11, 2013

I did the same thing Pete did about three years ago. No regrets at all not sure why I waited so long.

Ed in Northern VA · Oct 11, 2013

I've been installing Shur-Flo. Its cheap (about 1/20 the cost of Leafguard, if you're not replacing your existing gutters). Better than any screen. Easy to install. Made in Wisconsin. And did I mention cheap? Haven't had any complaints and I've put it on 20+ houses.
Shur Flo gutter covers

Pops1532 · Oct 11, 2013

I've been installing Shur-Flo as well. It's the best and most cost effective system I've installed. They also have a stepped version that clears the new style gutter hangers.

If the "bristle brush" stuff the OP mentioned is Rain Flow do not use it! It's expensive and it doesn't last long. After about 3 years it collapses. I've been pulling that stuff out and installing Shur-Flo.

El Toro · Oct 11, 2013

I had Gutter Guard installed about 20 years ago. No problem with leaves. Hal

Ted in NE-OH · Oct 11, 2013

Be sure your installer closes up any gaps at the ends so birds don"t get in and build a nest. BTDT

Texasmark1 · Oct 12, 2013

I got mine a couple of seasons ago at Home Depot. They were alum and curved in 10' as I recall lengths. They tucked into the outer groove of the 5" gutter and under the shingle flap thus holding themselves in place. Work great.

Mark

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