Which type should you get.
Consumer reports gutter guards 2010.
In 2010 there were no fewer than a dozen micromesh gutter guards on the market.
According to the gutter guard consumer reports many users have stated this raptor gutter guard as the most rugged gutter guard in the market.
But consumer reports tests find some don t work well.
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The width of the guard is sufficient for seven inch gutters and the makers back their product with a generous warranty of 25 years.
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.
According to consumer reports the average home has 160 feet of gutter and the cost for a professionally installed system ranges between 3 000 and 5 000.
They are easy to install on most downspouts.
We removed the section summarizing leaf blowers from the press release.
There are all types of gutter 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.
Consumer reports also featured several plastic gutter guards by amerimax and a few professionally installed solid gutter covers.
We receive a lot of inquiries asking about the cost to have professional grade gutter guards installed on homes.
Gutter guards promise to eliminate the hassle of cleaning your gutters.
Consumer reports tests find some work far better than others.
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.
Good ones keep your gutters clean and can eliminate flooding and damage to your home.
The following is a copy of consumer reports press release announcing its first ever testing of gutter guard systems.
This set of 2 gutter guards includes 4 individual guards.
In rough dollars that puts the installed cost at 19 31 per foot.