Fall is rapidly approaching, which means the leaves are changing and falling, sprinkling your home with brown and orange debris. As fun as falling leaves can be, they tend to create a problem when they clog up the gutters. Because we want you to have leaf-free gutters and enjoy the falling leaves stress-free, an Idaho Falls plumber put together this list of DIY gutter guards that you can try this fall.
1. Mesh Guard
This “Speed Screen” from Lynch Aluminum is easy to install as it doesn’t use any screws and you don’t even have to lift the roof shingles to place it. You can even find micromesh gutter guards that will keep small things like helicopters and pine needles out as well. These guards are great for a quick installation and to keep the integrity of your home design, because they can’t be seen from the ground.
2. Foam Guard
Foam gutter guards are very easy to install yourself. All you need to do is cut the pieces to fit inside the length of your gutter and slip it in. One thing to ensure before purchasing, however, is that you get the right size for your gutters. These triangular foam guards do come in a variety of sizes, so in your preparation just be sure you know the size of your gutters. These foam pieces can slow down water flow if there is a significant amount of debris that settles on top of it, but if you just need something quick and cheap to install, this is the way to go.
3. Gutter Brush
Gutter brushes, like this Hedgehog Gutter Brush, are probably the simplest gutter guard to install. Get the diameter that you need and just put it in your gutter. They last a long time, and water easily flows past the bristles. Any debris that gets caught on the brush can be left to decompose, or can be removed by hand if so desired.
Don’t just take our word for it. Try one of these simple gutter guards this fall to keep your gutters clear of falling leaves.
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