Originally Posted by Fattyfireplug
Originally Posted by GomerPyle
Originally Posted by AU338MAG
Biggest rip off in home improvement.

I've never heard anyone especially happy with them.......the screen type end up clogged with those little curly/twisty things or leaf stems get stuck in them and they end up clogging. The hard covers with the small gap on the edge seem to work well in a light rain but most will tell you that a heavy rain will just wash straight over them like you don't even have gutters.

Best answer seems to be that there isn't any shortcut....just roll with regular gutters and accept that they have to be cleaned periodically.


I have a screen type that mount flat, flush with the gutters. They don't get clogged and they work.

I'm a home inspector. Gutters are the third most important part of any home, behind 1. Foundation and 2. Roof. Gutter guards should not be considered home improvement. They should be considered maintenance freedom. Properly installed and maintenanced gutters, that terminate an adequate distance from the home, can reduce or prevent moisture issues with a foundation. That's their purpose.



I agree, my problem is I went as cheap as I could when I had gutters installed, biggest mistake Ive made. Now Im looking at replacing them with a reputable company. My problem is to add a gutter guard that is supposedly has a lifetime warranty against clogging or damage cost more than the gutter. What type of flat screen are you talking about? Ive looked at several, they vary in price. I just want something that does what they say it will do. Thanks

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