Are There Any Gutter Gaurds That Actually Work

Some designs have been around for many years.

Are there any gutter gaurds that actually work.

There are many many gutter guard products out there. Do any gutter guards really work. Gutter guards or gutter covers depending on who you talk to are surprisingly effective at keeping gutters and downspouts free and clear of debris. But consumer reports tests find some don t work well.

Most gutter guards fail miserably in the spring when the tiny debris drops from the trees like snow in a blizzard. Gutter guards also known as gutter covers act as filters to the gutters. As homeowners forget to clean them over time these things accumulate. Non gutter covers actually replace your gutters with a set of thin louvers that divert rain off the roof.

Well actually there is. Instead install a micromesh gutter guard like you see far above in this column. I was not able to test every single gutter guard for this column. Normally without gutter guards leaves and other debris end up in the gutters.

However proper installation is required to utilize your gutter guards to their full potential. Good ones keep your gutters clean and can eliminate flooding and damage to your home. You can get them to fit into your gutter without attaching to the shingles. Ad years ago i discovered a design that does work.

However it appears that every single design that i tested failed in the springtime.