"Might try a different style of guard next year, but for now, angled seems decent enough."
Yeah, angled guards aren't perfect, but they're not bad either. I'm still using them myself—first year as a homeowner, so I'm learning as I go. Had a couple storms already and they've held up okay...though I can see how smaller debris might slip through. Might give micro-mesh a shot eventually, but for now, angled seems like a decent starting point. Good luck!
Angled guards do the job okay, but honestly, I find myself cleaning them out more than I'd like. Every storm seems to leave behind a bunch of smaller twigs and leaves that wedge themselves in there. Micro-mesh sounds promising, but I wonder if it clogs up over time with pollen or dirt? Curious if anyone's had long-term experience with those—do they really stay clear longer, or is it just marketing hype?
I've installed quite a few micro-mesh systems on roofs over the past couple years, and honestly, they're not perfect—but they're definitely better than angled guards. One homeowner I worked with had huge pine trees around his house, and the angled guards were constantly packed with needles and small debris. We swapped them out for micro-mesh, and while he still had some minor buildup (mostly pollen and fine dirt), it was way easier to manage.
The thing is, nothing stays 100% clear forever, especially if you're in an area with heavy pollen seasons or lots of trees. But from what I've seen, micro-mesh does cut down on maintenance significantly. Instead of cleaning gutters after every storm, you might only need to rinse them off once or twice a year. It's not just marketing hype—it's genuinely lower-maintenance. Just don't expect zero upkeep...that's probably unrealistic with any system.
Just moved into a place surrounded by huge maples, and I was pretty skeptical about micro-mesh at first. But after swapping out the old angled guards, maintenance has been noticeably lighter—still gotta clean occasionally, but way less hassle overall. Seems legit enough so far...
- Wasn't sold on micro-mesh either, seemed gimmicky at first.
- But after a year with heavy storms and pine needles everywhere, gotta admit it's held up pretty well.
- Still skeptical about long-term durability though... guess we'll see.
