Consumer Reports Gutter Guards 2010

But consumer reports tests find some don t work well.

Consumer reports gutter guards 2010. The width of the guard is sufficient for seven inch gutters and the makers back their product with a generous warranty of 25 years. The following is a copy of consumer reports press release announcing its first ever testing of gutter guard systems. Consumer reports tests find some work far better than others. This set of 2 gutter guards includes 4 individual guards.

Release date 08 03 2010 yonkers ny the latest issue of consumer reports rates the best leaf blowers and gutter guards to ensure that yards and rain gutters are tidy for the fall season. Gutter guard 2 inch 304 stainless steel filter strainer. We removed the section summarizing leaf blowers from the press release. In 2010 there were no fewer than a dozen micromesh gutter guards on the market.

Consumer reports also featured several plastic gutter guards by amerimax and a few professionally installed solid gutter covers. Consumer reports tests gutters guards in september 2010 issue editor note. In rough dollars that puts the installed cost at 19 31 per foot. Buy now from amazon.

Consider a gutter guard system to keep debris out make sure that gutter drains extend 5 feet from the house and that soil slopes away from the foundation 1 inch per foot for 6 feet or. They are easy to install on most downspouts. If you ve ever searched for gutter guards you ve likely come across many gutter guard offerings. Which type should you get.

There are all types of gutter guards. Gutter guards promise to eliminate the hassle of cleaning your gutters. These gutter guards are designed for use on smaller size downpipes to prevent leaves and other debris from clogging the pipes. Good ones keep your gutters clean and can eliminate flooding and damage to your home.

Gutter contractors will gladly put gutter guards on your home for between 15 to 19 per linear foot and pro installation is strongly recommended for anything higher than a first story roof.