Are There Any Gutter Gaurds That Actually Work

Well actually there is.

Are there any gutter gaurds that actually work.

Nylon gutter guards work especially well in the winter to prevent snow and ice accumulation. But consumer reports tests find some don t work well. You can get them to fit into your gutter without attaching to the shingles. Good ones keep your gutters clean and can eliminate flooding and damage to your home.

Most gutter guards fail miserably in the spring when the tiny debris drops from the trees like snow in a blizzard. Some designs have been around for many years. As homeowners forget to clean them over time these things accumulate. However it appears that every single design that i tested failed in the springtime.

However proper installation is required to utilize your gutter guards to their full potential. I was not able to test every single gutter guard for this column. Non gutter covers actually replace your gutters with a set of thin louvers that divert rain off the roof. Gutter guards also known as gutter covers act as filters to the gutters.

Ad years ago i discovered a design that does work. And when they do water cannot pass freely and overflows. There are all types of gutter guards. Instead install a micromesh gutter guard like you see far above in this column.

Do any gutter guards really work.