GuttaGard

GuttaGard Features:

Virtually Eliminates Gutter Cleaning

Fits Metal and Plastic Gutters

Panel Slides under Shingles and Clips to Gutter

Most Frequently Asked Questions?

1. What keeps water from shooting over the GuttaGard?

Answer: The physical laws governing the capillary action of water running alongside a glass---called surface tension---is the same principle used in the design of GuttaGard.  Certified testing has shown that the panel can divert as much as 6 inches of rain per hour. Most areas of the country experience 35-45” inches of rain per year.

2. Can anything get into the gutter with the GuttaGard on top?

Answer: Some small debris will find its way into the opening underneath. What little debris does enter generally washes away in subsequent rainstorms. We recommend that the downspout area be periodically checked for possible debris collection. This can be easily done by observing the flow at the base of the downspout. If water is freely flowing out, everything is OK. Installing a larger downspout (3x4 instead of the standard 2x3) will often eliminate clogs entirely.

3. How does GuttaGard work with ice damming?

Answer: GuttaGard will not prevent ice build-up.  It will prevent ice buildup from forming inside the gutter by keeping snow out of the gutter. However, you may experi-ence some small icicles outside the gutter because the panel is keeping the ice from forming inside.

4. Can GuttaGard be used on tiles roofs besides asphalt shingle roofs?

Answer: GuttaGard has been successfully installed on cedar shake, slate, and cement tile roofs (we recommend extra care be taken). In some cases, the upper edge of the panel has to be trimmed or notched out to avoid nails near the eave. Also, the panel works well on steep roofs.

GuttaGard Specifications:

Aluminum alloy * .0175 + .005 thickness

* Black, White, and Brown finishes * Available in copper

* 6” per hour rain capacity * Fits 5” and 6" gutters * Clips included in each box.