Do the gutter screens really work?
Not really. The basic rule of thumb is that the only time when screens work well, is when you do not have to clean your gutters very often at all in the first place. Our suggestion is, save your money now and your frustrations later. Gutter screens are very profitable. For that reason every hardware store or even home improvement catalogue carries some sort of contraption, cheep or expensive, with a promise that you won’t have to clean your gutters ever again. The fact is that every year we remove screens out of gutters on hundreds of homes. Simply, because there is no screen, or helmet, or mesh that will keep EVERYTHING out of your gutters. Screened gutters also have to be cleaned on a regular basis and the cost is often much higher because of the extra labor involved. On the other hand, we will be happy to install screens for you if you desire, but we do not recommend them nor guarantee their durability or effectiveness. 5. What do you suggest I put in my gutters to keep them from ge
