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Dear Home Owner,
I am the co-innovator of Leaf Stopper® and the Managing Director of the Company who distributes Leaf Stopper®. I have been in the building and metal manufacturing industry for over 25 years. I have seen and experienced many situations which I would like to personally share with you before you make your decision to purchase a gutter guard system. I hope these 8 considerations will help you.
1. It sounds good in theory, but does it work in practice.
When deciding to purchase a gutter guard, it is important to look at all aspects of what the guard should do. A good system can do most things well [click to go to How It Works page in another frame] Some systems have very tiny holes and even though they keep the leaves out they also keep the water out and cause cascading over the edge of the gutter. Systems that place or insert products into a gutter or leave a 'flat' surface once installed, generally defer the leaf clogging problem. Sure they keep the leaves out of the gutter, but now they keep the leaves in or on top of the gutter guard.
Inexpensive do-it-yourself products where you place a piece of plastic mesh into a gutter rarely last a season. By then, the company selling the product has made it's money and knows you won't be back for a refund. Also remember that leaves are persistent and can creep into the smallest of opening or crevasses. If the system you choose can leave a gap or space anywhere between the gutter guard and the tile or metal roof, a leaf will get stuck and call their other mates to the party.
