Frequently Asked Questions
Stainless Steel Micro-Mesh
To ensure the optimal performance of your gutter guard, a basic understanding of the product and routine upkeep is recommended. Our gutter guards are designed to be low-maintenance.
For maintenance, consider using The 360 Degree Utility Cleaning Brush, explicitly crafted to clean any gutter guard effortlessly. This innovation allows you to stay safely on the ground, eliminating the need for ladders. Attach the brush to any standard extension pole and sweep debris from the ground. To learn more and make a purchase, please click here.
If you retain between a 5 and 25 degree forward slant (positive slope) on the gutter guard once installed and ensure you have the front edge of our gutter guard lay flat on the front edge of your gutter, then you should achieve optimal performance. Note: A 5 to 25 degrees forward slant (positive slope) is also equal to approximately a 1/12 to 6/12 pitch. If your roof is steeply pitched or your gutter is hung low, it is recommended that the slope of the gutter guard be dropped to between 5 and 10 degrees.
Each section has about 1/8-1/4 inch of mesh that extends over each end so that the sections can overlap each other slightly. If there is an issue where the mesh doesn’t lay flat over the adjoining piece of mesh, first try to flatten the ends of the mesh using a pair of pliers, or you can put a sheet metal screw between both pieces of mesh to fasten them down. Please avoid pushing down too hard so not to cause an indent or pocket in the mesh.
The gutter guard is customizable. If your gutter is between 2 in. and 4 in., you can bend the gutter guard in half, back under itself, so that it’s half its width so it will fit the small gutter. When you install the gutter guard, try and retain between a 5 and 25-degree forward slant (positive slope) on the gutter guard once installed to ensure you have the front edge of our gutter guard laid flat on the front edge of your gutter so you have no gap; then you should achieve optimal performance.
To bend the stainless steel mesh, put the gutter guard between two boards, clamp them down, then manually bend the mesh with your hands to the desired angle.
As long as you retain between a 5 and 25 degree forward slant (positive slope) on the gutter guard once installed and ensure you have the front edge of our gutter guard lay flat on the front edge of your gutter, then you should achieve optimal performance.
Note: Between a 5 to 25 degrees forward slant (positive slope) is also equal to approximately a 1/12 to 6/12 pitch. If your roof is steeply pitched or your gutter is hung low, it is recommended to drop the slope of the gutter guard to between 5 and 10 degrees.
This is where discolored streaking appears on the front side of a gutter due to rainwater dripping over the sides. This can happen whether you have a gutter guard installed on your gutter. However, this tiger striping can be more prevalent on the front of a gutter if a gutter guard is installed. Ironically, you are more apt to notice tiger striping once you install gutter guards since you may not have been assessing your gutters in the same way before. If you are noticing any tiger striping with gutter guards installed, then there are a few things you can do to reduce it from continuing to occur or eliminate it altogether:
Clean off any debris that may be sitting on top of the gutter guards, which typically be done from the ground using The Gutter Guard Brush on the end of any standard extension pole.
Make sure the gutter guards are installed correctly. Sometimes, a minor adjustment to the guards is required to eliminate rainwater running over the front of the gutter. Refer to the page of the Install Guide that addresses “removing the gap and trough depth.”
If a high volume of rainwater flows down the roof valley(s), leading to an inside miter, and/or from an upper downspout onto the roof surface, leading to a straight run of a gutter, then you may want to consider installing a perforated rainwater diverter on the roof side of the gutter.
The streaking can be removed with Simple Green or another non-abrasive (non-alcoholic) cleaning solution.”
STEP 1: For maintenance, consider using The 360 Degree Utility Cleaning Brush, explicitly crafted to clean any gutter guard effortlessly. This innovation allows you to stay safely on the ground, eliminating the need for ladders. Attach the brush to any standard extension pole and sweep debris from the ground. To learn more and make a purchase, please click here. If step 1 is not sufficient, try step 2.
STEP 2: Install a perforated rainwater diverter to help break up and dissipate the rainwater over a wider area rather than at one point. Our rainwater diverters are made out of aluminum material, perforated with small round holes and attaches to the end of your roof valley just above the stainless steel micro-mesh.
Snowmelt can drip off the edge of your gutter and potentially refreeze on the ground, creating a tripping or slipping hazard. When the snow on your roof begins melting away or sliding down the roof, it can slide across any gutter guard. If that happens and you have concerns about this, you can remove the gutter guard in those areas. Please note, snowmelt runoff can happen with any type of gutter guard.
You shouldn’t have to remove our gutter guards unless you are repairing or replacing your actual gutter. If you need to remove our gutter guards in the future for whatever reason, the self-tapping screws that were provided can be backed out and re-used. If you happen to ruin any sections, you can reach out to us and we will help you out with getting those replaced at little or no cost to you.
Where there is a presence of water, air, and dissimilar metals, sometimes corrosion can occur. If you are still concerned, you can always apply a coating on the mill-finish aluminum. All hardware stores sell paint coating products that you can apply to a mill finish aluminum. In a majority of the installations, the stainless steel micro-mesh doesn’t come in contact with the copper gutter because it’s installed between the front and rear mill finish extrusions.
Find out if you have a 5 IN. or 6 IN. gutter first because that will determine what size of the gutter guard will fit your gutter. We sell a 5 IN. standard version that will fit gutters between 2 IN. and 5 IN., and we also sell a 6 IN. Super version that will fit 6 IN. and 7 IN. gutters. To get the size of your gutter, measure the top of the gutter, starting at the front top outer lip, straight back to the fascia, just under the roof line.
Yes, Our Gutter Guards passed both ASTM: E2768 and ASTM: E84-19b for Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. The stainless steel guards can limit the surface spread of flame for at least 30 minutes, potentially protecting the home from further damage. Click here to learn more.
Please review the gutter and roof scenarios outlined below to determine if they match your home’s requirements. If none seem applicable, we encourage you to visit our “How to Install” page and explore the instructional videos and guides. Even if they describe a scenario different from yours, you might still find useful insights. Should you have any further questions about your installation, don’t hesitate to contact our customer experience team for assistance.
For steeply pitched roofs (8/12 pitch or greater), it is recommended to drop the slope of the gutter guard to between 5 and 10 degrees. This will cause some natural resistance to aid in slowing the rainwater that is coming down the steeply pitched roof.
If your roof shingles or tiles are glued/nailed down at the roof edge, do not disturb the shingles, you can bend the mesh up or down in the back while retaining between a 5 and 25 degree forward slant (positive slope) on our gutter guard. Then you would screw the back mesh into the fascia, thus not having to slide it under the shingles. Once installed and ensuring you have the front edge of our gutter guard laying flat on the front edge of your gutter, then you should achieve optimal performance.
Due to variations in every structure and its surroundings, we are unable to provide specific details on what safety measures you need for your installation. However, please ensure you take all safety precautions when working on your gutter (and roof) including but not limited to an extension ladder with a ladder standoff stabilizer, an adequate safety harness, scaffolding or a boom, where necessary.
The most important factor is to ensure that the gutter guard retains between a 5 and 25-degree forward slant (positive slope)and the front edge of our gutter guard lies flat on the top front edge of your gutter so there is no gap.
Please visit our “How To Install” page on this website and watch the videos; you may find that watching a video or reviewing a guide that is intended for a different gutter-to-roof scenario than yours may have the guidance you need. If you still have questions, Contact Us. Our customer support team has helped thousands of customers successfully install their gutter guards.
We manufacture our gutter guards with a heavy 30 mesh (larger, more rigid wire size). That means it’s stronger for withstanding larger hail than other gutter guards. Most hail will not cause significant damage. Severe hail events that damage building structures may also impact the gutter guard.
We recommend using a new/sharp pair of tin snips.
Yes, you can read the 25-year warranty here.
Note: In coastal areas, warranty is reduced from 10 (ten) years to 5 (five) years due to heavy chlorides in the air, and the Extended Warranty does not apply. “Coastal areas” is defined as anywhere within 10 (ten) miles from the coast.
Yes. Do be aware that some inside miters at the end of a roof valley can cause challenges for any gutter guard. If you see any rainwater running over in a downpour, you can want to install a perforated rainwater diverter along the roof’s edge on the inside miter. This will help break up and dissipate the rainwater over a wider area rather than at one point. Our rainwater diverter is made out of aluminum material, perforated with small round holes and attaches to the end of your roof valley just above the stainless steel micro-mesh.
For maintenance, consider using The 360 Degree Utility Cleaning Brush, explicitly crafted for effortlessly cleaning any gutter guard. Attach the brush to any standard extension pole and sweep debris from the ground. To learn more and make a purchase, please click here.
In most cases, even small roof sand grit will not clog the mesh. In some applications like inside miters (inside gutter corners) where there is high accumulation of small debris at the bottom of the roof valley, the area will need to be brushed off from time to time.
Gutterglove Stainless Steel Micro-Mesh gutter guards carrying the UL Mark are certified through UL Solutions to be compliant as Rainwater Catchment System Components. They have been tested and are classified in accordance with NSF Protocol P151 and NSF/ANSI 372. Modifications made to any materials or components, including painting, WILL VOID the manufacturer’s warranty, can nullify the ability of the product to act as a Rainwater Catchment System Component, and may negatively impact the drainage performance of the gutter guard.
The front trough motivates water to go straight into the gutter rather than dripping over the side. Other micro-mesh gutter guards that do not have a trough and are flat tend to have water go straight over the gutter, causing dripping and unsightly staining on the side of your gutter. As for debris collecting on top of the gutter guard, with a combination of the wind and the rain, most of the debris typically just blows and washes right off our gutter guard. However, all gutter guards have to be maintained periodically. Most people blow or brush any remaining debris off of the gutter guard.
You can certainly call a local handyman or contractor to do the installation, or anyone you know who is good with basic tools, and climbing a ladder should be equiped for this installation. Be sure to have the person you may consider go to our “How To Install” page on this website to review the videos and guides for the various gutter-to-roof scenarios. There are other professional grade products available from Gutterglove. Contact us to be put in touch with a contractor in your area.
