21. Do Gutter Guards Actually Help?
If your gutters constantly clog with small leaves and debris, solid gutter guards are worth considering.
They:
- Cover the gutter with a solid surface and a narrow slot for water.
- Use surface tension to pull water into the gutter while shedding leaves and larger debris.
- Work on most standard gutters (not on plastic “C”-shapes).
Screen guards are cheaper but:
- Let small debris (seeds, needles) through.
- Make cleaning harder because you have to remove or lift them.
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