Leaf Gutter Guards

If you live in an area with lots of leafy trees, you'll want to consider getting leaf gutter guards to keep your gutters and downspouts relatively clear of leaves and debris during the fall months. Spring and fall are the most common times when people do gutter cleaning, and leaf gutter guards can help trim down the time you spend on that project while helping to protect your foundation and basement from water damage.

When shopping for your gutter protection be sure to get something that allows you to clearly see any blockage. Even the best covers will still allow some debris through and you'll need to know where the blockage is so you can quickly eliminate it and prevent water damage below.

Most gutters are 5" or 6" wide, and the commercially available guards are made to those standard sizes. You can buy them precut or in rolls to fit your gutter needs. Most of the time you'll need to cut them to the exact length you need.

Gutter guards come in several colors, and can be painted to match your property to meet the requirements of your homeowner's associations, city statutes for storefronts, and so on. Many people just keep them the original color or plain metal.

Another important thing to consider is rust. If you get a metal guard or metal mesh covering you'll want to be sure it says the item is rust proof. You don't want to have unsightly and damaging rust next to your roof or original gutters. Look for something that is stainless steel or painted.

A unique product we like is called the gutter brush, it's featured here:

The GutterBrush Simple Gutter Guard - 30 ft. Protection Pack (Fits Standard 5 Inch Gutters)

• Simple - Proven design allows water to flow in while keeping leaves and debris out.
• Affordable - Effective gutter protection at a price that makes sense.
• Versatile - Can be used in combination with any roof surface: Slate, Cedar, Tile, Metal
• Easy Installation - Fast and simple ! No nails, cutting, drilling or tools required
• Recommended by nationally respected Home Improvement Experts: ie Gary Sullivan & The Carey Brothers

Product Description
GutterBrush is a unique gutter protection system which provides customers with a simple, effective, affordable solution to guard gutters against clogs and debris. Stiff polypropylene GutterBrush bristles fill the entire gutter resulting in a barrier that allows water to easily pass through, while blocking leaves and other large debris. Small leaves or pine needles that may be caught in the top of the brush can not reach the bottom of the gutter or impede water flow. Debris that does get caught will remain suspended in the brush where cycles of rain, wind, and sun cause the item to break down or blow away. GutterBrush is incredibly easy to install and requires no tools, nails, cutting or drilling. Just slide 3ft. brush sections into your clean gutters and you are done! Protection Pack contains: 36 linear feet of GutterBrush, suitable for standard residential gutters.