Consumer Reports Gutter Guards 2010

The following is a copy of consumer reports press release announcing its first ever testing of gutter guard systems.

Consumer reports gutter guards 2010.

This set of 2 gutter guards includes 4 individual guards. Consumer reports tests gutters guards in september 2010 issue editor note. In 2010 there were no fewer than a dozen micromesh gutter guards on the market. 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.

Which type should you get. We removed the section summarizing leaf blowers from the press release. 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. But consumer reports tests find some don t work well.

Consumer reports tests find some work far better than others. The width of the guard is sufficient for seven inch gutters and the makers back their product with a generous warranty of 25 years. 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.

They are easy to install on most downspouts. If you ve ever searched for gutter guards you ve likely come across many gutter guard offerings. Gutter guards promise to eliminate the hassle of cleaning your gutters. According to the gutter guard consumer reports many users have stated this raptor gutter guard as the most rugged gutter guard in the market.

In rough dollars that puts the installed cost at 19 31 per foot. There are all types of gutter guards. These gutter guards are designed for use on smaller size downpipes to prevent leaves and other debris from clogging the pipes. 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.

Good ones keep your gutters clean and can eliminate flooding and damage to your home.