Not all gutter guards work the same way. The right one depends on what falls on your roof.
Micro-mesh guards
A fine stainless or aluminum mesh over a rigid frame. It blocks leaves, seed pods, pine needles and most shingle grit while letting water through. It's the best all-around choice for wooded Louisville lots, and usually costs the most.
Screen and perforated guards
Plastic or metal panels with larger holes. They stop big leaves at a lower price, but small debris like maple seeds and needles can slip through and still clog the gutter over time. Best where trees aren't directly over the roof.
Reverse-curve (surface tension) guards
A solid cover that curves water around a lip into the gutter while debris slides off the edge. They handle leaves well, but in hard summer downpours water can overshoot the lip, and they're more visible from the street.
Foam and brush inserts
Cheap DIY inserts that sit inside the gutter. They catch debris but tend to hold it, sprout seedlings and break down within a few seasons. We don't recommend them for heavy tree cover.
Which is right for your home?
- Heavy tree cover or pine needles: micro-mesh
- A few distant trees, tight budget: screen guards
- Big-leaf trees only, low-pitch roof: reverse-curve can work
We'll look at your roof and trees and recommend one option. Estimates are free.
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