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What did you think of the gutter filter, How did you clean them and were they cloged up

Since the gutters were packed full, growing all sorts of things and not draining, the stick your hands in and grab a handful method worked best. I like these filters. They are exceptional quality, made in the US, durable, easy to install and a good add on for my customers.

As far as pine needles go. They are always the toughest to keep out of anything. I haven't had anyone say anything yet but the manufacturer assures me that a blast from a leaf blower will remove anything stuck. Time will tell.

Good Job. Looks great.

Diamond Roof Cleaning New Jersey (1-800-Roof-Clean) wrote:

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brett is that "gutter stuff" and how was the installation of the product as far as time per section.

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Mike, I use a different product than what Tom uses. Mine has a 25 yr. transferable manufacturer warranty and they also offer another product (20 yr. transferable) that is flat and sits on top of the spikes/hangers. It goes in real easy and after the first install you will have it down. It's a nice add on and something you can do as long as there isn't that white stuff.

As to getting it from Costco. There is a lot of this stuff out there but then there is the China factor. Before I went with the company I use, I researched a bunch and found that if the filter isn't coated all the way through, it will start to disintegrate. The Chinese stuff might last 2 years. What I use is made right here in the great state of VA!

Brett, great Job on cleaning out the gutters!

Art O wrote:

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I have a friend who sold Gutter Filter. He had a few complaints on the stuff. He even had to remove it from a few homes. The stuff clogs from the hairy chit that falls out of oak tree's. Sell this stuff at your own risk. None of the gutter protection works perfect. That's why I sell Alum. gutter screens. There affordable and they work just fine if the gutter has the correct pitch.

 

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Art, you are so right,  "None of the gutter protection works perfect". I have seen many different types and styles and can say the stuff I found is way better then most I have seen w/o coating and a dense as a sponge. Personally, I hate gutter screens as I have been cut up by them more than once over the years. Everyone here is doing something different and what works for them and their market. In the end, that's what is most important.