Honest 7 Year Review of Micromesh RAPTOR GUTTER GUARDS | DIY Stainless Steel Mesh (AKA Leafs Out)
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It has been 7 years
It has been 7 years since I installed these Leafs Out Micromesh Gutter Guards. Since that time the brand has changed to RAPTOR Gutter Guards by GutterGlove, but the stainless micromesh gutter guard design still looks much the same as before, with some very minor improvements.
▼ WHERE TO BUY:
▶ RAPTOR Gutter Guard - https://amzn.to/36ypYn8
▶ WATERLOCK Micromesh Gutter Guard with Drip Edge - https://amzn.to/3OVyC39 or https://artofgutter.com/pages/waterlo...
Overall these have been amazing, and have held up well over the years. I'm happy that I don't have to clean the sludge out of the gutters anymore, and that there's no more waterfall during hard rains due to clogged gutters or downspouts. All it took was a few pinecones and leaves to clog the downspout and back up the gutters. We have a low pitch roof that needs to be cleaned a few times of the year. These gutter guards make cleaning the roof a breeze and safer since I don't need to go near the edge to clean them.
Those gutter guard demos you see at fairs, flea markets, malls, etc are BS because they are staged and clean. Nothing is better than the real world at making a mess of stuff like this. Leaves, debris, moss, lichen, algae, branches, roof grit, seeds, the sun, and wind will all take their toll on these gutter guard products and render many of them useless. Real-life is the ultimate test and demonstration of whether these products will work in the long run. The micromesh styles are the best I've seen. At the time I purchased this, the Leafs Out brand was the best DIY micromesh gutter guard on the market.
These are the improvements I would like to see. An improved method of mounting it (like to the back of the gutter instead of under the shingles. A drip edge that comes out far enough in front of the gutter for debris to drip off without dripping down the face of the gutter. Leaf Filter brand gutter guards have both of these improvements, but it is not DIY, and they only install through their contractors, which I don't like.
WATERLOCK Micromesh Gutter Guard appears to be the DIY version of the Leaf Filter brand. They look identical, so it's likely that Leaf Filter is a reseller/installer of the WATERLOCK brand gutter guards. WATERLOCK Micromesh Gutter Guard with Drip Edge can be purchased here - https://amzn.to/3OVyC39
▼ PROS:
- Keeps gutters clean!
- No gutter cleaning = safer for you and cheaper than hiring a gutter cleaning service.
- Self-cleaning design reduces the build-up of debris on top. Easy to clean with a floor brush if some build-up occurs.
- Absorbs impact from branches and protects the gutter. It's cheaper to replace sections of the mesh than the gutter.
- Very well built from aluminum extrusions and stainless steel micromesh.
- Durable and withstands sun and elements.
- DIY, no expensive install
▼ CONS:
- Does allow a little bit of water to drip over the edge when there are leaves and debris on the roof and gutter guards.
- Areas with high flow (like water coming off a valley or out of another gutter) can overwhelm the screen and water will flow over the gutter. A diverter on the edge of the gutter may be necessary.
- Debris gets pushed over the edge and ends up dripping down the face of the gutter. This makes the face of the gutter get dirty a lot faster. The product could use a wider drip edge so that debris does not run down the face of the gutter.
- Dents if hit by a branch, but that may actually protect the gutter from further damage if the mesh takes the impact. It's cheaper to replace sections of the mesh than the gutter.
- Time intensive to install
- Designed to go under the shingles, however, this can be difficult on long runs where the gutter elevation drops a few inches down the fascia board away from the edge of the roof. I would prefer if it hooked into the back of the gutter.
▼ VISIT OUR WEBSITE
▶ Products we make: https://soulbuilt.us
▶ Engineering: https://www.engineerable.com
▼ FOLLOW US ON:
▶ Instagram: Instagram: soul.built
▶ Facebook: Facebook: soulbuilt.us
#gutterguards #gutter #micromesh #raptorgutter #gutterglove
The products shown here were purchased by me with the intent to use them. I did not receive any free items, and I am not being paid or compensated for this review. The video, description, and comments may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. Money earned helps to support my channel and bring you more informative videos about engineering, crafting, and DIY.
▼ WHERE TO BUY:
▶ RAPTOR Gutter Guard - https://amzn.to/36ypYn8
▶ WATERLOCK Micromesh Gutter Guard with Drip Edge - https://amzn.to/3OVyC39 or https://artofgutter.com/pages/waterlo...
Overall these have been amazing, and have held up well over the years. I'm happy that I don't have to clean the sludge out of the gutters anymore, and that there's no more waterfall during hard rains due to clogged gutters or downspouts. All it took was a few pinecones and leaves to clog the downspout and back up the gutters. We have a low pitch roof that needs to be cleaned a few times of the year. These gutter guards make cleaning the roof a breeze and safer since I don't need to go near the edge to clean them.
Those gutter guard demos you see at fairs, flea markets, malls, etc are BS because they are staged and clean. Nothing is better than the real world at making a mess of stuff like this. Leaves, debris, moss, lichen, algae, branches, roof grit, seeds, the sun, and wind will all take their toll on these gutter guard products and render many of them useless. Real-life is the ultimate test and demonstration of whether these products will work in the long run. The micromesh styles are the best I've seen. At the time I purchased this, the Leafs Out brand was the best DIY micromesh gutter guard on the market.
These are the improvements I would like to see. An improved method of mounting it (like to the back of the gutter instead of under the shingles. A drip edge that comes out far enough in front of the gutter for debris to drip off without dripping down the face of the gutter. Leaf Filter brand gutter guards have both of these improvements, but it is not DIY, and they only install through their contractors, which I don't like.
WATERLOCK Micromesh Gutter Guard appears to be the DIY version of the Leaf Filter brand. They look identical, so it's likely that Leaf Filter is a reseller/installer of the WATERLOCK brand gutter guards. WATERLOCK Micromesh Gutter Guard with Drip Edge can be purchased here - https://amzn.to/3OVyC39
▼ PROS:
- Keeps gutters clean!
- No gutter cleaning = safer for you and cheaper than hiring a gutter cleaning service.
- Self-cleaning design reduces the build-up of debris on top. Easy to clean with a floor brush if some build-up occurs.
- Absorbs impact from branches and protects the gutter. It's cheaper to replace sections of the mesh than the gutter.
- Very well built from aluminum extrusions and stainless steel micromesh.
- Durable and withstands sun and elements.
- DIY, no expensive install
▼ CONS:
- Does allow a little bit of water to drip over the edge when there are leaves and debris on the roof and gutter guards.
- Areas with high flow (like water coming off a valley or out of another gutter) can overwhelm the screen and water will flow over the gutter. A diverter on the edge of the gutter may be necessary.
- Debris gets pushed over the edge and ends up dripping down the face of the gutter. This makes the face of the gutter get dirty a lot faster. The product could use a wider drip edge so that debris does not run down the face of the gutter.
- Dents if hit by a branch, but that may actually protect the gutter from further damage if the mesh takes the impact. It's cheaper to replace sections of the mesh than the gutter.
- Time intensive to install
- Designed to go under the shingles, however, this can be difficult on long runs where the gutter elevation drops a few inches down the fascia board away from the edge of the roof. I would prefer if it hooked into the back of the gutter.
▼ VISIT OUR WEBSITE
▶ Products we make: https://soulbuilt.us
▶ Engineering: https://www.engineerable.com
▼ FOLLOW US ON:
▶ Instagram: Instagram: soul.built
▶ Facebook: Facebook: soulbuilt.us
#gutterguards #gutter #micromesh #raptorgutter #gutterglove
The products shown here were purchased by me with the intent to use them. I did not receive any free items, and I am not being paid or compensated for this review. The video, description, and comments may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. Money earned helps to support my channel and bring you more informative videos about engineering, crafting, and DIY.
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