 Gutter Guards are NOT all the Same!
Gutter Cleaning is a permanant problem that demands a permanet
solution. Unfortunately, most Chicago homeowners think that a gutter guard is a
gutter guard is a gutter guard. But the truth is there are many types of Gutter Protection Systems
on the Market today. Not all of them work the same. In fact, some work ok, some work great, and
others don't work at all! See Gutter Shutter Testimonials to
see how other Chicago folks solved this never ending problem.
Don't waste your hard earned money on products that don't
work! Cleaning gutters is a dirty and dangerous chore that home improvement technology
can finally eliminate, but don't get stuck with a worthless gutter cover system that doesn't do
what it is supposed to...Keep Your Gutters Clog Free and Flowing!
Below are reviews of common Gutter Protection Products that are sold on the market
today. As you will see Gutter Shutter is by far the best system available because of it's strength,
capacity, and beauty.
Gutter Guard Reviews
The Gutter Shutter Clog Free Gutter System
Gutter Shutter has all of the aspects one would expect from a quality Gutter Protection System.
This  system
uses reverse curve technology where water follows the nose of the hood section and leaves
and debris can't get inside. The materials used are of the utmost quality, heavy duty
aluminum, nylon brackets secured with substancial wood screws, oversized downspouts, and
more.
Gutter Shutter comes in a true 5" and an oversized 6" version to handle all types of roofs and
roof pitches. One of the unique features of the Gutter Shutter is that, unlike other full
replacement systems, it looks like a regular K-style gutter so it won't appear strange on a
home.
Gutter Shutter if the Best Choice- No other Gutter Guard system in Chicago offers more
strength, more capicity, and more curb appeal for an economical price than Gutter Shutter!
Gutter Shutter is fully supported with a virtually unbreakable nylon bracketing system and is made from the thickest gauge
aluminum that can be extruded through a gutter forming machine. It comes in both a large
5" version and is the only full gutter protection system that also comes in a super high
capacity 6" version. The Gutter Shutter is fascia mounted and does not attached to your
roof, which means it won't damage your roof and you can even replace your roof without
removing the Gutter Shutter System. The Gutter Shutter looks like crown molding on your
home and maintains the same attractive look that tradional gutter provide. Best of All,
Gutter Shutter is provided to the Chicago area by Innovative Home Concepts...No big TV Ad
budget, no huge overhead expenses, no royalty fees added into the price...so you save! Get
the best Gutter Guards on your house for the best value! Have Questions give us a call or
check out our GutterShutter FAQ section.
Gutter Maxx
Gutter Maxx is the name brand of the K-Guard dealer in the Chicago area. K-guard
has been sold by 2  other companies that went out of business a few years back,
Gutter Gardian and Leaf Blocker.
The K-Guard system is probably the second best system on the market. It uses the
principal of water adhesion to collect water and keep debris out. It is constructed of heavy duty
aluminum and used oversized down pipes.
The issues with this product are the hood piece snaps on and isn't screwed into the
system raising the question of whether it can blow off in a heavy wind. Also part of their design
incorporates an opening on the horizontal plan of the hood at the back of the gutter. The hood
actually slopes back to this opening. One would imagine that this opening would become clogged
quite easily. One last issue has to do with the bracketing system, they just don't seem very
substancial and are made of plastic.
Leaf Guard
Leaf guard appears to be the most expensive gutter protection system available. You
have to give Leaf Guard some credit, they were a pioneer in the gutter protection industry but
their design hasn't changed much and was a great idea
about 15 years ago.
The trough of this system is unsupported and can sag. The sagging can let debris
into the system and can lead to an uneven, unsightly opening to the front of the gutter. The
brackets for this system are the weakest of the big three full replacement systems. The trough of
this product is undersized at 4 1/2 inches (measuring diagonally doesn't count). With that little
hood can it handle the rain in Chicago? And finally, the weird appearance of the leaf guard system
is outdated and a poor choice for any home.
It is really hard to justify their super high prices, other than maybe to cover
their huge Chicago television commercial budget.
Gutter Cover Systems
Gutter Covers Screw into Your Roof and are Weak- So many covers, so little time!
All of them work the same, they attach to a regular gutter and go under your shingles.
Nailing or screwing a gutter cover under you shingles is a terrible idea unless you
like leaky roofs and water damage in your living room.
Regular gutters are pretty weak, so attaching a cover to them is like building a
house on a foundation of sand instead of concrete. Plus most of these system are made from thin
metal stock that dent and cave in easily.
Micro Mesh Gutter Screens
Micro Mesh Screens Clog- The creators of this gutter protection system
thought they could reinvent a mouse trap that never worked in the first place. Just
because you make the holes smaller, doesn't mean they won't clog. Roof granules, decaying
leaves, pine needles, tree sap, and more all clog up those little micro mesh screen
opening.
Plus these screens can be extremely expensive.
Leaf Filter
Leaf filter gutter guards are a member of the micro mesh / leaffilter screen
category. They are inserts that go on your existing gutters or on a new gutter
installation.
Of course like other micro screens, they guarantee that your gutter will
not clog. What they don't tell you is, of
course your gutters aren't going to clog, the screen will clog long before that.
Micromesh screens need to cleaned off multiple times a year depending on your tree cover and
tree type.
Another issue with leaf filter is the fact that the frame that holds the screen is
made of plastic. Other screen products have a thick aluminum frame, which gives them at least
a little redeeming value. Leaffilter has a vinyl frame that doesn't seem to be very
sturdy. Over time, with repeated snow, ice, hot weather, and cold weather cycles vinyl breaks
downs, weakens, and eventually fails.
Big Box Store Plastic Screens
Big Box Gutter Screens Don't Work- Everyone has tried them and everyone gets the
same results, clogged gutters. The problem with
plastic screens is they let debris into your gutters. Worse yet the screens themselves clogs!
So to clean your gutters, you need to remove the screens, clean the screens, clean your
gutters, then to continue the insanity, you put the screens back on your gutters. In essense
creating twice as much work for yourself!
Gutter Foam, Gutter Brush, Gutter Worm
Gimicky Products are a Complete Waste of Money- These products may seem like the most
economical  choice but in actually they are just cheap
and don't work.
Sticking in your gutters tubes with holes in it, huge pipe cleaners, foam wedges that become
clogged and brittle over time all are temperory solutions for a permanent problem.
You'd be better off doing nothing then using these money wasters!
Don't take our word for it... Do your own research online and see why Gutter Shutter is
the best Gutter Protection System Available for your Chicago Area Home!
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