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Gutter System: Who's the best?

Updated: Jun 28, 2023

Choosing the Right Gutter System for Your Home: A Comparison of Gutter Shutter and LeafGuard



If you're looking for a gutter protection system that can handle heavy debris and keep your gutters clean and functional, you may want to consider the Gutter Shutter system. This system features a hood that covers the gutter and a funnel-shaped trough that directs water into the gutter. The hood prevents leaves and other large debris from entering the gutter, while the funnel-shaped trough ensures water flows smoothly and efficiently.


The Leaf Guard system, on the other hand, may not be as effective at handling heavy debris. This system has a curved cover that fits over the gutter and allows water to flow over it into the gutter. However, this cover may not be able to block larger debris like leaves, which can still get past the cover and clog the gutter.



Installed Gutter Shutter system preventing leaves from entering the gutter system.



Gutter Shutter is the world's strongest no-clog gutter system.


Does it depend on your debris?


The type of debris you are most likely to encounter in your area will determine which gutter protection system is best for you. If you have many large leaves, pine needles, or acorns falling on your roof, you may opt for the Gutter Shutter system. If you have mostly smaller debris like seeds or dust, you may be fine with the Leaf Guard system.


Gutter Shutter and the Leaf Guard systems are designed to protect your gutters from debris and keep them clean, but they differ in a few ways:


  1. Design: The Gutter Shutter system uses a design that incorporates a hood and a gutter trough to move water away from the roof and into the gutter. The Leaf Guard the system uses a curved cover that is installed over your gutters to prevent leaves and debris from entering.

  2. Water filtering: While both systems are designed to keep debris out of your gutters, the Gutter Shutter system is more effective at handling larger debris like leaves, pine needles, and other debris while the Leaf Guard system only filters out smaller debris.

  3. Installation: The Gutter Shutter system requires the replacement of your gutters, Leaf Guard system is installed directly onto your existing gutters.

  4. Cost: The cost of the Gutter Shutter system and the Leaf Guard system can vary depending on the size of your house and the number of gutters that need to be covered.

Gutter Shutter is the best gutter system.

Both systems have advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to consider your unique gutters and the specific needs of your home. Gutter Shutter gutter system obviously has more advantages than any other gutter system. To make sure you choose the right system for your gutters and home, it's always a good idea to consult a professional who can assess your situation and discuss the best solution.

If you have any questions please contact Gutter Shutter today. Call 888-427-4668.

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