Keep Your Mind Off of the Gutter with Leaf Relief® Gutter Guards

With all of the beauty and color that autumn brings, it’s easy to forget about the reality of the season. Those lovely falling leaves cause significant problems for gutter systems. Keeping them tidy is not only an aesthetic choice. It’s also a necessary evil. 

When you’re in the process of creating the outdoor living space of your dreams, the last thing you want to worry about is the gutter. Unfortunately, traditional drainage systems come with a whole host of problems that you’ll contend with year after year. 

The average gutter system is wide open on top, basically sending out a formal invitation for every piece of foliage, stray squirrel, and bird’s nest to take up residence. 

While it might not seem like that big of a deal, when you consider that gutters exist to keep water from damaging the foundation of your home, it’s clear why a clogged drain could mean trouble. 

Unfortunately, there are few outdoor chores more dreadful than the endless treks up and down a ladder, hauling bundles of stinking, sopping leaves-- along with whatever else nature has decided to deposit there-- out of your rain gutters.

You could always hire someone else to take care of the dirty job for you, but those costs can quickly add up. 

That’s why many people turn to Ply Gem’s Leaf Relief® gutter guard system. They let backyard aficionados and gutter gurus alike enjoy the changing seasons without dreading the cleanup that comes with it. 

Why People like Leaf Relief®  Gutter Guards

There’s a lot of things to love about Ply Gem’s gutter guards. They’ve got you covered season after season, year after year, with an impressive list of features:

Ply Gem Offers Options for Every Home. 

Keep the path clear for your gutters to do their job with Leaf Relief for Existing Gutters. Ply Gem offers four options-- adjustable, classic, half-round, and zip-- made from heavy-duty rustproof aluminum or copper. All options can fit gutters between 4-6 inches. 

Want to give your gutters a little extra TLC? Keep them safe from ice, snow, ladder crushing, and more with front-to-back and end-to-end support. 

The Leaf Relief® Continuous Hanging System is robust, low-maintenance, and low-profile. It can hold up to 858 pounds, more than double the industry standard, while remaining completely invisible from ground level. 

Both come with a 25-Year No Clog, No Overflow Warranty that will more than pay for the upfront investment. 

Patented Perforations Keep Water Flowing. 

Water features and swimming pools are enviable additions to an outdoor living space, but H20 isn’t as fun when it’s doing damage to our homes. 

The key to consistent, reliable gutter drainage is keeping debris out. Otherwise, foliage can clump together, creating clogs that prevent water from flowing where it’s supposed to.

Unkempt gutters can overflow or crack, allowing water to seep into the roof and foundation, leading to extremely costly repairs. 

Aluma-Perf technology filters falling debris out of the rainwater, keeping your gutters clear for water to flow uninhibited. Each Ply Gem gutter guard features 489 perforations every 20 inches, giving your gutters the same drainage power as a 2” by 3” downspout. 

Send Squirrels, Birds, and Other Critters Packing. 

Clogged gutters are basically Bed, Bath, and Beyond for nest-building rodents, birds, and insects. Drains full of leaves, twigs, and pinecones create cozy little coves for them to hide out in, while dammed-up water creates stagnant pools that mosquitos find irresistible. 

Leaf Relief® keeps nature’s nesting materials out of your gutters and potential rodent residents on a very long waiting list.

Snow and Ice Damage Don’t Stand a Chance against Leaf Relief®. 

Sub-zero temperatures can take a toll on gutters, especially if they’re packed to the brim with leaves. Snow and rain can’t flow freely and are liable to freeze, growing heavier and heavier as more water dams up behind the clog. 

Once the tiny puddle has grown into a full-size problem, it can crack, warp, or break your gutters. In some cases, a large enough chunk of snow or ice can pull your gutters away from your home completely, leading to costly repairs. 

Leaf Relief® provides two-fold protection. First, by eliminating dams, water doesn’t get the chance to freeze. 

Second, snow and ice accumulate on top of the guard instead of inside the gutter, giving it a chance to melt before draining through the system. 

It’s a Breeze to Clean up Leaves and Debris. 

Are you tired of getting your hands dirty with soggy leaves and pinecones? Let Mother Nature take care of the problem for you. 

There’s no need to drag out your ladder and gloves once you’ve installed Leaf Relief gutter guards. A gentle breeze as slow as six mph can lift away dry leaves, while a brisk wind blowing at 23 mph sweeps up clumps of wet debris.

Keep Your Home Clean and Spotless with Leaf Relief® Gutter Guards

If you’ve been searching for your next DIY outdoor project, it may just be time to check out gutter guards. You’ll may save time, money, and hassle with this type of protection that keeps water flowing the way that it’s supposed to.