Gutter Leaf Guard — 3 Myths About Gutter Leaf Guards Debunked

Dont be fooled with Gutter Guards:

Example of Gutter Helmet

A gutter leaf guard is an excellent protection to have. This option is recommended to every homeowner irrespective of whether they live in an area with heavy rainfalls and a lot of vegetation or not. Gutter guards are useful, but it is common for marketers to go a bit over the top when they are marketing their products. That is why it is worth learning about the most common myths associated with these protection systems and discovering the truth behind them.

A gutter leaf guard offers complete protection from leaves and debris. This is a huge myth, even though the protection systems are evolving in terms of complexity and effectiveness. The reality is that most systems will allow some leaves inside the drain channels. If the holes of the mesh are not very small, tiny leaves can still go in. Similarly, with a brush guard, some leaves may remain trapped in between the bristle.

Many gutter leaf guards are ineffective when it comes to protecting your drain system from smaller debris such as pine needles and seeds. Foam protectors tend to trap these inside their pores. Mesh covers with very tiny holes will not allow such debris into the gutter and this is good, but these will often get piled up on top of the protection screen.

Rainwater overflow is impossible with a gutter leaf guard. This is certainly not true, despite the claims of marketers. Some protection systems have very thin slots that are a relatively large distance apart. These will offer good protection from leaves and debris, but they may cause problems during heavy rainfall due to their lower draining capacity. Similarly, foam models are known to retain between 10% and 15% of the water that flows into them. This amount can be quite high during heavy rainfalls.

Once a gutter leaf guard is installed, no cleaning will be required. This is a huge myth that is based mainly on the misconception about the level of effectiveness of protection systems. As explained earlier, some smaller leaves and debris will get inside the drain channel. In some cases, depending on the system, they will remain on top of the cover or get trapped inside. In all of these cases, cleaning will be required. Still, protected gutters will need only basic cleaning often less frequently than their unprotected counterparts.

Now you know the truth about gutter leaf guard protection. You can readily focus on finding a system that will work well for your house.

Leafguard Gutters VS Leafilter

You know there allot of bad reviews on Leafguard. Being a customer of Leafguard for seven years in the greater Puget Sound area I have had no problem with them.

A friend of mine has leaf filter for about three years, She has had her husband clean the gutters at least once a year because the filter although it surgical mesh get pollen caught in it. There for he has to go over it with a wired brush.

Least if I had to clean my gutters out all i would have to do is call up Leafguard and they would come and clean them out for free.   It saves me the time and effort.

So my over all experience in Leafguard Gutters have been a pleasant one.

In fact here the number of a local dealer
Mike Heckerman
425-737-3599

Hot or Not? LeafGuard Gutter System

Sean O'Hara  In Hot or Not, Lawn/Garden

Finding lawn care distasteful in almost all its forms, I spend most of my time plotting ways to get out of tasks like cleaning gutters — one such method would be the LeafGuard system.  This gutter cover lets water in but keeps most leaves and debris out.
The cover extends over the gutter but keeps a slot open for water to drain into.  It keeps crap out of the gutter and lets it blow harmlessly onto the ground, while keeping the rest of the system clear to do its job of funneling water away from the house.
We can see a few perks — like I don’t have to clean the gutters anymore — but we’re aware that this system might not work for everyone. Folks up north in particular might be at a disadvantage if ice built up on top of the cover.
What do you think?  Is this the answer to the weekend lawn-care blues, or an expensive way to cause you more hassle down the road?  Let us know in comments.

Leaf Guard In Kent, Washington

Wouldn't you like to say goodbye, forever, to the dangerous, unpleasant job of climbing ladders to clean out your gutters, or the expense of paying someone else to do it?

Gutters are meant to capture the rainwater from your roof and carry it safely into a downspout – away from your soffit, fascia and foundation, where it can cause damage. But ordinary gutters also capture leaves, twigs and other organic debris that can cause them to clog during rainstorms. LeafGuard’s patented design allows rainwater to travel down and around its curved hood and into the gutter, while deflecting leaves and debris.
LeafGuard Brand Gutters are guaranteed not to clog for as long as you own your home, or the installing dealer will clean your gutters for free.

LeafGuard Gutters are custom fit, durable, and made in a wide variety of colors. Their attractive design blends in perfectly with every style home.

With LeafGuard clog free gutters, you can forget about water damage, surface erosion, and climbing ladders. That’s why we say: With LeafGuard Brand Gutters - Get It and Forget It

The Only One-Piece Covered Gutter System

If you’re fed up with worrying about gutter clogs or climbing ladders to clean them out, you need to know about LeafGuard gutters. LeafGuard Brand by Englert is the only patented, one-piece, seamless gutter system, that is guaranteed not to clog.

Don’t be fooled by imitators that call themselves LeafGuard. LeafGuard Brand by Englert is the original and only one-piece gutter system, with a built-in hood that covers the gutter bottom and deflects leaves and other debris. The hood is not an add-on, but an integral part of the gutter itself. LeafGuard keeps rainwater running freely and safely away from your home – each and every time it rains.

Find out for yourself why LeafGuard Brand Gutters, are the lifetime gutter solution.