The gutters on my house are under a lot of trees. So they get clogged up all the time which causes the rain to overflow the gutters. I’m tired of going up on the roof to remove the leaves and pine needles from the gutter so I’m currently looking for one of the gutter cover products that are supposed to protect the gutters from leaves.
For some reason there many, many brands that all seem to be about the same. I checked out the websites of a few of the ones in the area such as Leaf Guard, Leaf Filter, and Gutter Helmet.
I contacted Leaf Guard and they came out to my house recently to give an estimate. The guy was nice enough and took all the necessary measurements. For some reason he wanted to give us a PowerPoint presentation on Leaf Guard. This was my first key that these guys are probably a rip-off, but I went ahead and watched the presentation. It was the usual stuff: Leaf Guard is the best and all the rest are terrible and worthless. After the waste of time presentation he gave me the quote and wanted me to buy it on the spot. That is the sure sign that these guys are a rip-off. The quote was for $5000, including a $700 buy right now discount. Of course I just told him I wasn’t going to buy today and he left. Now I know that these guys are just con artists trying to get a huge markup on people who don’t know much about gutters.
From what I hear from other people all of these gutter cover companies have huge markups like this. So I recommend avoiding all of them. I did hear about one product called Leaf Relief that is manufactured by the Alcoa corporation (a large, well know company). I figured Alcoa wouldn’t want to ruin their reputation on rip-offs so I found a couple of contractors on their website who could install the product. Both quotes were for about $2000, less than half the price of Leaf Guard which seems like a reasonable price. They could go even cheaper if you have existing gutters and just want to install the covers. So far Leaf Relief is the only legitimate gutter cover company I can find. If anyone knows of any others then please leave a comment about the company.
If you don’t want to pay a contractor you could go even cheaper with a do it yourself project. You can buy Elko Gutter Genius guards online here. Or if you don’t want to install anything then how about having a robot clean your gutters. The robot sounds pretty cool, but I have no idea how well it works. Please post here if you have used either of these products.
#1 by Alex on September 24, 2008 - 9:32 pm
I’ve tried all the cheap gutter covers out there ranging from screens to plastic and metal toppers. It wasn’t untill I used LeafGuard that my problems were solved. Sure it’s 3 times the cost but they’re using 3 times the material (it was the only 1 piece design and it’s twice as thick as the cheap stuff) You DO get what you pay for. My neighbor across the street has the Gutter Helmet product and she’s had no problems. She spent 4 grand for the gutter helmet and it keeps her off the ladder. I’ll say it’s worth every penny and more.
#2 by Patrick on October 10, 2008 - 9:20 pm
Alex, that’s great if you’re happy with the product that you have. I’m really happy with Leaf Relief that I have installed on my house. The metal covers of Leaf Relief just look stronger than Leaf Guard’s plastic material. I’ll gladly pay less than half the price for a product that works just as well if not better.
#3 by otis palmer on November 20, 2008 - 3:41 pm
I have had leaf relief and leafguard. Both are great for keeping debris out of the gutter. However, I had a problem with the debris buildup on the leaf relief. I have oak trees and the spring blossoms do not blow off the guard as promised by Alcoa. Leafguard is practically maintenance free.
#4 by Juanita on December 6, 2008 - 11:16 am
I have Leaf Guard. I only have one complaint. We it snows and ices over, HUGE icicles form. Dangerous ones. When melting, my porch becomes pure thick ice. I invest a lot in salt. I never had this problems with regular gutters.
#5 by Heather on January 14, 2009 - 2:43 pm
I actually installed a gutter guard system myself. It is a stainless steel mesh guard called Gutterglove Gutterguard. I was shocked with how easy it was to install. It lets nothing through it but water, so we never have to clean it. I love having it on my home because now I know there will be no damage to it from clogged overflowing guttters and my husband and i never have to take the time to clean it. I found it at http://www.gutterglove.com. Well worth the investment!
#6 by John on January 19, 2009 - 5:39 pm
Check out this product, very similar to Gutter Helmet @ about half the price. I received quotes from GH, Leafguard, and looked @ Leaf Relief (not interested in glorified screens). I don’t know if they are available where you are but I am happy that they were available to me. I did a lot of research and this was the best product for the price, and they work!
#7 by Tim on March 1, 2009 - 9:13 am
Take a look at GuttaGard (www.guttagard.com). It’s about $1.00 per foot and is simple to install, and simple to clean when it eventually clogs, as ALL systems do.
There’s no such thing as a maintenance free gutter, no matter what anyone says. Clogs happen at the downspout, and GuttaGard is easy to remove and clear the debris from the downspout every 5-10 years.
Disclosure: I own the company, and I’m completely biased and frustrated by all these ridiculous claims made by gutter protection companies.
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#9 by Elizabeth on May 11, 2009 - 11:10 am
2 things… 1 LeafGuard is not plastic, its the thickest aluminum available in the market, (which we looked up after the presentation) 2 why would a company doing a presentation (to give you all the facts) be a sign of a rip-off?
we had these installed 6 months ago and have never had a problem, I don’t think that 12k is too much to invest in a home when you have a lifetime guarantee and its the only system that backs up everything they say. They also have the GoodHousekeeping warranty and seal…
fyi these companies come out to try to educate you on gutters for people like you who have no clue…
for that I appreciate the time he spent at our house and for making 3 separate trips bc we were too flaky to decide on day 1.
#10 by Patrick on May 13, 2009 - 9:07 pm
Elizabeth,
I know from experience that the contractors who give PowerPoint presentations are the ones who sell overpriced products with huge markups. The presentations are all the same, they explain how they are the best company on earth and how horrible everyone else is. It is just a marketing technique that unfortunately people fall far and end up wasting thousands of dollars more than they should have paid.
Personally I don’t like my time wasted by viewing a presentation about how great the company is. Just tell me about your product and how much it will cost. If I think it is a good deal I’ll call you back in a few days and let you know.
That’s great if you’re happy paying 12k for gutters in your house. My Leaf Relief gutters were 10k less than that and they have worked perfectly. I have better things to spend $10,000 on than overpriced gutters that aren’t any better.
#11 by Lori.W. on May 19, 2009 - 10:38 am
Patrick,
I had LeafGuard installed on my home last year and made my decision for several reasons.
After looking at less expensive topper systems they all seemed to grow significant amounts of moss and things don’t really just ‘blow off’ gutters. Second, I found contractors to be fly-by-night people who either wouldn’t show up, or who tried to oversell their product with B.S. (I found the Leaf Relief system to be a huge moss trap just like Leaf Filter; impossible to remove, clean the moss, and replace in a reasonable way).
The presentation from LeafGuard was very factual. They actually gave me a reference list with names and numbers of over 1,000 of their customers (in a book) and told me to call whoever I wanted, (my neighbor has it and loves it so I didn’t call, but they have over 26,000 customers in just the Seattle area and they can’t convince thousands of people to lie.)
The GoodHousekeeping Seal is impressive because it’s a free 2 year warranty on top of the warranty from LeafGuard. Beldon Enterprises, a very reputable organization, bought LeafGuard in 1996. So when my neighbor had a problem with her system and LeafGuard came and took care of it for free, it just reinforced my decision and the reputation of the company.
They actually received the Better Business Bureau’s Innovative Practices of the Year Award in 2006 for the Pacific Northwest, and they don’t use subcontractors.
My system is 100% substantial metal, aluminum I think, (not plastic like someone above said), and I read on-line after the presentation when I checked them out, that there are gobs of patents surrounding the system, from the brackets to the actual system.
I paid $7,300 and I’m glad I did, if I ever have a problem I’m holding them to their end to fix it for free, but so far, not a hint of a problem.
…hated cleaning my gutters along with all yard work. I’m looking at turf grass so I don’t have to mow!
#12 by Jonathan on May 30, 2009 - 12:23 pm
I’m confused… I’m looking for a gutter system that can handle catkins well. That’s the stuff that wreeks havoc on my place. I have tons of water oaks hanging all on my home….
Also, the pitch of my roof isn’t very steep at all, so they like to collect in clumps when it rains. Some screen-type guards get clogged with these and the water overflows.
Which comes to the next thing… is there anything that can handle the catkins without overflow happening when it rains really hard?
Help!!! and no one has mentioned the micro-mesh systems or the waterloov systems… what about those?
#13 by Nathan on June 17, 2009 - 7:19 pm
I have had LeafGuard on my home for about two years, but I am sitting with my neighbor, who is considering buying leafguard, to look at what others are saying about it.
Yes, the gutters are aluminum, not plastic, and the best part about the service in Seattle is that if you do have a problem, they come out and take care of it. When people say “that they clogged but they came out and cleaned it” as a bad thing, I don’t understand that. That is what you bought! a gutter you do not have to clean ever again. Yes, they are expensive, about $30 a foot when you consider getting rid of the old stuff and new downspouts and gutters.
If you are in the Seattle area and want to work with the guy I did, let me know and I will find the number I had for him, as he was great, there was no pressure to buy.
#14 by Gutter man on July 3, 2009 - 2:43 pm
Leaf protection…. hmmm… Ok, I just have a few things to say about leaf guard
1.)DO NOT WAST YOUR MONEY.
2.) Look around on the internet for a picture of a leaf guard job that is a few years old ( leaf guard is very similar to k-guard and will discolor and even turn green after a few years.)
3.) look at the size of the gutter compared to a 5″ k-style gutter (industry standard) wich has much more capacity for heavy rains. And 4.)WINTER TIME
ps: There is no perfect leaf prtection but K-guard is one of the worst over all that i have delt with.
#15 by Bacc on August 29, 2009 - 8:58 am
Considering kguard. Where are you located, Gutterman & how long have you had it installed?
#16 by Lebronfan on February 28, 2010 - 5:50 pm
Leaf relief is a small piece that is added to your gutters, with Leafguard gutter and guard are all one piece. K guard is the same, it is all different pieces. This review is a sham and sounds like its from a salesman for alcoa/leafrelief.
#17 by gutter_guard_reviews on March 12, 2010 - 3:16 am
I’ll post the same information to my blog, thanks for ideas and great article.
#18 by Gutter Installer on March 24, 2010 - 8:48 pm
I have installed many leaf abatement products in my lifetime as a gutter installer. (aprox 20 years) I do not work for alcoa or plygem, but I do like the leaf relief product. Most leaf relief products on the market that I have seen do not keep out 100% of debris. If water can get into your gutters, so can dirt. Depending on the style of leaf relief installed (new constuction or retro), this system can be taken off, gutters cleaned, and reinstalled. As far as moss growing, I install gutters in minnesota, this problem I have not seen here. What leaf relief does do is increase the strength of your gutter by acting like a solid gutter clip along the entire gutter. Great for our snow loads here. As far as leafs sticking to the product, a simple push of the broom and the product is clear. I have also installed products simalar to gutter helmat and leaf gaurd and have found these products to fail with heavy rainfall (the water shoots over the top of these products) I have also had these product fail right out of the box with water shooting over the gutter. Manufacturer told us that grease can form on the product while it is being produced. Needless to say I didnt get paid from that job. Do research and pick the best product for you. Any leaf abatment system over $5/ft in my book is a rip.
#19 by Gutter Screens on May 17, 2010 - 10:37 pm
Good article. Deciding which type of gutter screens to use is confusing.
#20 by Bill on August 2, 2010 - 4:41 pm
Try the Sept. ’10 issue of Consumer Reports that evaluates gutterguards. The #1 top brand “Gutterglove” gutter guards is what I purchased years ago and I glad I made that decision. Gutterglove still works great. Gutterglove is a micro mesh type.
#21 by DonS on August 13, 2010 - 12:21 pm
Hmm, simple math. I can hire a crew to clean my gutters for $50. Three times a year adds up to $150. That’s 10 years of clean gutters forthe minimal $1500 it would cost me to buy the chealer gutter protection products. And many more years for the more expensive products.
#22 by DonnaC on September 7, 2010 - 12:14 pm
I live in Oregon (heavy rain) and my house is under a cedar tree and a magnolia tree so I get needles, debris, pollen, leaves, catkins, and shingle sand in my gutters. Years ago I installed Guttagard panels on the worst section and they worked very well. It didn’t keep everything out (I still got sand and a few needles in the gutters) but I didn’t have clogs at the downspouts, the debris didn’t stick on the covers and the rain drained nicely. They were also easy to pop off if I wanted to check the gutters.
Then I got new gutters and got talked into Leafsolution gutters that would “never need cleaning” and it was a disaster. A local and well-established roofing company installed them and I suspect that was part of the problem but the covers clogged, overflowed, and sagged the first year. I had to walk thru a waterfall to get to my front door. Of course I complained and the roofers would send someone out periodically to appease me. They finally announced that they had decided that the Leaf Solution didn’t work and they were going to a new better system if I would like to buy that!
I called both the home office and the area distributer for Leaf Solution and they blew me off and said to take it up with the installer—not their problem. They said it might be an “installation problem” but they wouldn’t even send someone out to check it.
I removed the covers yesterday and I am going back to the Guttagard system for one tenth the price.
#23 by Don Davis on October 31, 2010 - 9:19 am
For an affordable and effective solution take a look at Rain Strain. Typically installed for under HALF of most of the products mentioned, you could have the results you want.
Don
#24 by Cludy Guttter Boy on November 9, 2010 - 6:04 pm
Why you should spend two or three thousands for gutter system provided by franchise system? 30 percent will be spent on royalty fees. I recommended the new system of Gutter Guard system, which is stainless steel micro mesh system. It have lifetime warranty with money back if you don’t like the product. You have everything from big names for the real price at http://www.GutterGuardSystem.com
This is the real value of your project.
Thank you
#25 by brett on November 22, 2010 - 12:48 am
i just had leaf filter install gutters on my house a few months ago. they did a really bad job:
1. they cut the rafter-tails off my rafters and didn’t bother to seal the open end-grain.
2. they installed bent and warped gutters
3. they left large gaps between the roof line and gutter
4. in several spots water runs off the roof tiles and over-shoots the gutter to hit ground.
to top it all off – they left a big open section with no gutter protection which has caused a leak in my dining room.
see my video for more details:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOUSNc7162M
highly NOT recommended.
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#27 by paula on December 14, 2010 - 4:19 pm
We have K-Guard Gutters. No complaints about keeping the leaves out but the icicles that form are enormous. We’ve had icicles with 6-8 inch diameters that are extremely dangerous and they hang right over the front door and along the front of the garage where the most traffic is.
#28 by Chris on December 22, 2010 - 10:35 am
If you haven’t used a gutter guard before, I would definitely use Gutterglove gutter protection. I installed it on my home because it keeps out all the leaves, pine needles and even roof sand grit from entering your gutters because it uses a very fine micro mesh for filtering all debris out. I don’t have to climb a dangerous ladder to clean out my gutters ever again. Yahoo! You know, they also got the highest rating in a national consumers magazine from testing numerous gutter guards. I just wanted to recommend them and pass on this tip. Here’s their website: http://www.Gutterglove.com.
No more gutter cleaning!
#29 by Otis Palmer on December 27, 2010 - 2:32 pm
Has anyone tried the Leaf Terminator gutter guard? It looks great, but I wonder how does it actually perform. The front end is screwed to the gutter while the rear end is screwed under the shingles.
#30 by Don on January 7, 2011 - 9:42 pm
I had Leafguard removed from my home after 6 years of misery after I had enough of calling for “free” cleanings that take a month or two to get done. We did a lot of research on all of the mesh products and chose Rhino Gutter Guard. We completed the entire fall without a single issue. I am quite impressed so far and the price was quite reasonable. My neighbor had the Leafilter installed in 2009, but the plastic has really deteriorated from the sun badly and the micro mesh is coming out of the product.
#31 by david on February 13, 2011 - 1:09 pm
All reverse curve gutters protection systems are a waste of money. In fact for you guys who have bought it just climb up and look in its a trap. I am a Seamless gutter business owner and i remove these for homeowners all the time. The micromesh systems are in fact the only type that have chance at working butt to keep debris from forming on those they have to be lower than the roof pitch and if not it will sit up there for a while.
#32 by Lewis on February 14, 2011 - 1:30 am
We live in Olympia, WA so we have very wet and stormy winters here. In Sept. 2010, we had Leaf Relief installed and we are very happy with its performance. It is holding up very well to the heavy rains, occasional snow, strong winds and lots of maple leaves and fir needles. In the fall, few leaves did accumulate on top of the gutter but they got blown off by the wind and the gutters look pretty clean now, except for a spot that’s protected from the wind. We see a few leaves there. So far so good and we are pleased. The price was also very reasonable compared to other systems. But the main thing is we don’t have to go up and clean our gutters. We live in a 2-story house with a very steep roof.
#33 by Anonymous on February 17, 2011 - 1:32 pm
#34 by Nancy on March 11, 2011 - 11:43 am
Patrick,
Did you know I saw the same quotes from #5 Heather, #20 Bill and #28 Chris on lots of other blogs on the internet? Same quotes, same people’s names. Strangely, all done on the same days, back to back. All stating gutterglove is great. One blogger had a field day with this calling it shameless marketing for a product, not real homeowners sharing real experiences. Wonder if the FTC knows what they’re doing.
Micromesh gutter guards are setting the bar for gutter protection. But this is patented technology, folks. And I think that Americans prefer to back the guy that created it all rather than going with a copy cat. Remember this name: Higginbotham. It was his technology that took the top DIY and Dealer installed spots in that Consumer Repxrts magazine test. And he’s got a newer product where the only detractors are the guys that are using his technology without his permission.
Shameless plug to give kudos to the true inventor: http://mastershield.com
#35 by Gutter Guard on March 29, 2011 - 8:00 am
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#36 by Wendell on May 1, 2011 - 10:05 am
Regarding the guy above who said he hires a “crew” to clean his gutters and they charge $50 per cleaning. That price is unbelievable! Even if you were to have a really small home with only 75 feet of gutters, I could not touch that price as a business owner. I lose more than 10% off the top to workmans compenstation and liability insurance. Then I have my overhead expenses getting to a job and doing the job. Let’s conservatively say that I spend $20 in over head expenses doing this. Then I have my capital costs, for fun, let’s low ball this at $5. Then I have to pay approximately 2 hours time for two workers. Let’s say I pay these tow workers $10 per hour ( I actually pay $15). Total cost to do the job? Conservatively $70. Profit to me? I would lose $20 per job on small jobs and much more on large jobs.
IMO, guys who charge $50 to clean gutters are not legitmate business owners and likely carry no insurance. Heck, If I had anyone in my area that had a legitmate business charging $50, I would just subcontract all my work out to them. I could make a killing off anyone with a legitmate business who is fully insured that charges only $50 per cleaning.
#37 by Pearl on July 1, 2011 - 9:08 am
Though the gutter system serves it purpose whatever kind it can be, we as practical people will find ways to save money and maintain our home’s excellent condition at the same time. People mostly settle for the cheaper varieties since “it’s just for the proper dispersal of water and debris,” and as long as the job gets done – it’s good enough.
A complete gutter system (including a good gutter cover) will usually be preferred to be as less obvious as possible to the house’s overall look, but people also pattern it to the latter’s paint color if possible. It depends on the material (aluminum, vinyl, etc.) if it could be painted and molded.
#38 by Greg Albracht on July 14, 2011 - 3:35 am
Hello, my name is Gre Albracht. I am the inventor of the Leafproof Gutter Protection System. I have a new gutter guard called Gorilla Gutter Guard. It is superior technology compared to the competition because it is the only gutter guard that actually cleans itself. It does this with its innovative patent pending design that has a built-in auto-clean device that simply is turned on FROM THE GROUND! Never get on a ladder to clean off your Gutter Guard or Gutter. See how at http://www.sidingmaster.com and then click on the Gorilla Gutter Guard Logo. This is a great DIY product.
#39 by HallettGC on July 19, 2011 - 8:47 pm
Well, the quote is a bit high if I’ll be asked. You can try the reverse curve types of gutter covers. You can have a look at our site and see if it helps you.
#40 by DGlens on July 25, 2011 - 6:48 am
I have been installing gutter guards and cleaning them for over 20 years. I currently install leaf relief (on my own home with pin oaks) and rhino gutter guard.
Here is a succinct summary:
1. Surface tension: Don’t trust the first price, they will come back with a lower one. They are making about three times the price of materials. They won’t tell you in the presentation that you have to clean the lips or the water shoots over like you have no gutters at all. I make as much cleaning the lips as I do with gutters. Gutter Helmets are the worst. They fasten to the roof and void the roof warranty. They also get clogged. Leaf Guards are too small and also get clogged. Finding service for both of these is really hard too.
2. Don’t use plastics at all. The sun dries them out and debris collapses them.
3. Waterfall vinyl gutter guards work on steep roofs only, but the slots must be cleaned yearly.
4. Leaf Relief works well but it is flat, and the ten year warranty is prorated (I recently discovered this). Most roofs need to be blown off periodically, and the guards can be done then. Alcoa also says that if debris is on top, then the water still gets through.
5. Mesh is good if it is metal, not laying flat and the mesh is on top.
6. Gutter inserts (black inserts). They say themselves that the tops need cleaning every few seasons.
7. Cleaning can be the most cost effective, and I do some houses for $50 (a ranch for instance takes just 20 minutes sometimes). But even higher price houses could get my services in Winston-Salem, NC or Lynchburg VA for several years for the cost of gutter guards.
Final thoughts: Get references for any contractors and do a cost comparison. Some contractors really jack up the prices.
Final recommendations: All guards work well if the trees are far enough away, under trees, no guard is perfect or maintenance free. The need for guards varies oper house and per tree type. Squirrels chew through any guard out there.
K-Guards are great if you can afford them and clean the lips every spring ($12-15/ft.-300% mark up).
Leaf Relief and Rhino are the most affordable and effective in their group ($4-5/ft.- material cost is $2.10/ft.).
Rhino: I like the slant of the guard and the stainless steel mesh ($4-5/ft.- materials cost is $2.50/foot).
Gutta Guard: Cheap, very poor, hard to install, remove and maintain ($3-5/ft.-material cost is $1/ft.)
Gorilla Gutter Guard will be only as effective as the cleaning system because the slot will fill up.
Waterfall Gutter Guard: The slots clog up and you need a screwdriver and hose to clean them out and stuff does get inside.
Rain Strain has slots that will fill up.
Many guards work in the fall great, but the spring is when the problems occur with pollen and stringers that clog the guards.
One thing not mentioned so far is that the pitch of the gutter must be correct or there will be build up in the gutter of shingle dust and small debris. I fix the pitch before capping gutters.
Hope this helps.
Glen
#41 by Greg Albracht on August 13, 2011 - 4:50 pm
RE: Gorilla Gutter Guard. The sprayer puts out enough PSI to Cut through mud! All Guards clog! Including Leaf Relief with pollen, mud, etc. This is why I invented the only system on the market that will clean itself and melt the ice too! It works because it is COMMON SENSE!
The new Auto clean system flushes out the gutters as well.
It is truly a one of a kind product! Keep washing off them gutters and gutter guards because you will not be cleaning any of the Gorilla Gutter Guards. They clean themselves with a turn of the hose!
#42 by Greg Albracht on August 13, 2011 - 4:53 pm
Also I have a solution for the pest, squirrels, birds, insects etc.
They will not come near my product. Wait and see what I am coming out for this problem. I have solved all the problems with clogged gutters and gutters guards! Check my website out if you do not believe me.
Go to http://www.sidingmaster.com and click on the Gorilla Gutter Guard logo.
#43 by tom on March 11, 2012 - 2:21 pm
Now how many time should you clean out gutters during the fall if you say once thanks that will give carpenters plenty of work since you will mislead homeowner and their facia boards rot and cause tons in damage.Only a gutter cleaner would say its cheaper to have someone clean gutters 1 or 2 times a year. just like putting gas in your car only last so long
#44 by Lori on April 24, 2012 - 4:02 pm
I have Gutter Helmet on my parents house and Gutter Pro covers on my house. I have never had a problem with either product. We live in Houston and have been thru a few hurricanes and have pine trees and oak trees all around our houses. After extensive research I found out that neither Gutter Helmet or Gutter Pro covers would VOID our roof warranties and in fact have a letter from GAF stating that if installed properly it will NOT VOID the roof warranty or shingle warranty. I would love to know who is saying it will because in 10 years we have never had any problems.
#45 by Joe on April 25, 2012 - 10:21 am
I had new gutters installed last fall with Alcoa leaf relief. The maple seeds came doen the last couple of weel and My Gutters a stacked up with maple seeds, jammed into the side of the gutters. I had a plastic guard on before this and had to pick the seeds out of the shield. So I wasted a lot of money on Alcoa leaf relief. I called the contractor and he has not returned my call yet. Don’t waste your money on the Alcoa system it’s a rip off also!! I’ll report what happens between me and the contractor when he contacts me. I’m 82 years old with bad legs and I can’t climb up a latter so I’m right back where I started.
#46 by Ken on May 7, 2012 - 7:53 pm
From all the 45 comments I read tonight it seems that some people are satisfied with all of the products mentioned and others are dissatisfied with the same products. Location, trees and weather must be a large factor in the results. I’m still unsure of what product will work best for our church building, which has high gutters and are hard to clean. The trees that cause the problem are Chinese Elm, which procuce a seed that looks like large flakes oatmeal and about 2 inch long brown pollen in the spring. Then, of course, the leaves in the fall. Anyone from Southern Colorado with this same problem that has found the best gutter cover for us?
Thanks.