This week we’re focusing on debris that has remained on top of the gutter screens. The gutter guards have been installed for about 100 days. We made it through the onslaught of spring’s troublesome tiny flowers, helicopters, and oak tassels.
But has that stuff blown off the top of the gutter guards?
As we move into into the heat of summer, the remnants of spring are still in our midst. What was wet is now dry. We’re surprised to see so much debris still hanging out on top of the gutter screens.
Most gutter guard manufacturers claim that leaves and debris won’t stick to the surface of their products. Clearly, that’s not bearing out in our tests. There are still lots of flowers and tree debris that has gripped to the screens, and it’s not shifting off the surface as quickly as we would have anticipated nor at all as manufacturers claim.
However, in an encouraging development, we’re seeing movement. The moisture content that was present has mostly evaporated. Now it’s a question of if or when the debris will break apart and blow off the top of the gutter guards.
The tighter woven stainless steel screens found on MasterShield, LeafFilter, GutterGlove Pro and Leaf Solution clearly show that the debris is not lodged inside the screen. This is a common concern shared by homeowners. But it’s still not a sure thing that the debris will easily shift-off the gutter guards surface anytime soon.
The mid-tier micro mesh gutter guards from GutterLove, Gutter Glove and Hydroshield may not be as lucky since their screens are more porous and more likely to let debris get stuck inside the screen.
In fact, because there is so much debris still sitting on top of many of the micro mesh screens, we’ll show you how this has impacted water that has rolled over the top of the gutter guards and discolored the face and bottom of the white gutters.
You’ve seen water streaming and/or dripping off the gutters in prior episodes. Now you’ll see the marks and stains water leaves behind once it dries.
Wait until the end of the video when we’ll pick the Top 3 gutter guards that shed the most debris during this week’s Ultimate Gutter Guard Challenge.
Please leave your comments and questions below and we’ll be happy to get back with you.
