Gutter Guard Question

July 09, 2024, 05:05 AM

r0gue

If you have the laminar flow type guards -- Clean the gutter guard with soap and water and when dry, apply Pledge furniture polish. It totally fixes the problem you are describing. I have gutter helmet and this works very very well.

If you are describing the mesh screen type, this would not apply.

July 09, 2024, 09:20 AM

ranger312

I recommend these

They have comppetely solved my gutter problems. Nothing gets past them. Even in heavy rain, water doesn't go over the top. Easy to install. I dont have pine trees so I cant say how well they would work with needles.

July 09, 2024, 09:39 AM

BigSwede

I put the Hoover Dam ones on my house, they are shit with pine needles. I had to remove them in spots because water would run over. I get to clean those spots several times a year

July 09, 2024, 10:28 AM

Expert308

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I wish someone would show me what works for doug fir needles. Lots of needles. Enough needles to fill my gutters in a few months...

Chainsaw?

Can't. Trees are next to "habitat zone"

"Hello, police? I need to report some vandalism. Yeah, some asshole cut down some of my trees while I was on vacation."

July 09, 2024, 10:31 AM

PASig

Update:

I have decided to not get gutter guards for the new gutters on that section. The water velocity is just too much at that spot in a heavy downpour and I watched the rain just run right over the current gutter guard and cascade below this past weekend.

July 09, 2024, 12:23 PM

229DAK

I have found nothing that works with oak pollen. When wet, it's just a nasty mess that clogs anything.

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July 09, 2024, 02:38 PM

HRK

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Originally posted by PASig:
Update:

I have decided to not get gutter guards for the new gutters on that section. The water velocity is just too much at that spot in a heavy downpour and I watched the rain just run right over the current gutter guard and cascade below this past weekend.

Probably a smart move, you could get someone to remove the guards and see how well the current configuration performs, if it's still unable to handle the volume then replace it with a wider gutter would be my move.

July 09, 2024, 03:48 PM

Rey HRH

This is a good thread where everyone is sharing their experiences. I am planning to get my gutters replaced soon.

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