Gutter guards, also sometimes called gutter covers or gutter grates, are features of gutter protection systems that act like filters to help keep debris out of gutters and prevent gutters from getting clogged. Depending on the design, these structures fit inside your gutters or over them to provide protection and the filtering function.
2 Common Gutter Protection Systems
Zephyr Thomas offers two types of gutter guards.
1. Leaf Relief
Leaf Relief, made by Ply Gem, is built to be completely weather- and pest-resistant. It’s manufactured in 5-inch and 6-inch sizes to fit standard gutters. This means that the experienced workers at Zephyr Thomas can install Leaf Relief over your existing gutters, and it will also fit over new ones if your gutters need to be replaced.
The Leaf Relief gutter protection system comes in copper as well, It is perforated to keep water flowing as it resists the wind and keeps out other meddling factors like leaves, twigs, and pine needles.
2. LeaFree
LeaFree gutter guards have a slightly different design. Instead of being perforated, LeaFree gutter guards have a slit near where the gutter guard meets the roof, a flat surface on top, and they dip down sharply, angling inward on the outside and featuring more openings for rain and wind to enter.
This design keeps debris out and lets the water flow well while also protecting the gutters from the wind. LeaFree gutter guards come in many different neutral shades as well as bright colors; you can consult with a salesperson at Zephyr Thomas to decide what options are right for your home.