Any experience with LeafGuard gutters?

[Danno1]

I do not have the Leaf Guard but I have a similar type. It is called a waterfall design. I cannot remember from whom they were purchased because it was part of the remodeling of my house. You have standard gutters but then this heavy vinyl covers with a "side view it is like a single S with slots " locks into the gutter and it extends up under 4/6 inches under the first shingle. It works in light to medium rain. On a real heavy down pour it will skip over somewhat. Maybe ever 5 years it will plug up some where. This waterfall cost just as much as the gutters. I can get a picture if anybody wants it.

I would like to see a pic if it's not too much trouble.

Quote Originally Posted by hosspuller

I'm about to install vinyl gutters that have supports from the outside bottom. There is full clearance on top for the whole gutter length. Instead of capping the ends, I'll have a section that rises away from the downspout. When the gutters plug, I have a piece of PVC pipe with two elbows on the end. From the ground, I pull the pipe and all the stuff out the open end. This has worked well for a section on the garage, so I'm doing the whole house this Spring.

Could we see a pic of this too? Sounds interesting.






I had looked into the Leafguard gutters a few years ago and thought they would be ideal. Ya, the salesman admitted the would not handle heavy rain. But like someone said earlier, 90-95% would be fine. But then I nearly choked on the price. So the guys says, well if you sign tonight I'll give you $1300 off. Get stuffed mate. When those tactics come out, I'm done!


I didn't know about the drizzle and dew though. That's news to me as I have slowly been trying to talk myself back into paying for these.



Does anyone know how regular gutters w the extra large downspouts work?


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[k0ua]

When I had a new roof put on about 9 years ago I had them install the guttaguard (click on the blue link )covers put on to my existing gutters. I havent cleaned a gutter since. We have quite a few cedars on one side and oaks on other sides. Sure sometimes in very heavy rains some shoots over the edge, but not very often.. Some of the clips have fallen into the gutter, but they still stay on and work. The good news was the roofers installed them at no charge. I was glad for that as if you fall off of the backside of my roof, you are dead. They installed the whole house (80x32) in less than an hour. I can't remember the exact price, but I think it was about $400. I have never looked in the gutters since, but they are still working well during rains so I basically just forget about them. YMMV but I am pleased with the product.