- Gotta say, I’m not totally sold on the metal mesh guards. They’re better than foam, sure, but I’ve seen them clog up with pine needles and moss around here—especially after a couple of stormy weeks.
- The rubberized edge strips you mentioned? Tried ‘em last fall. They *look* slick at first, but if your gutters aren’t perfectly straight, they can peel or warp a bit. Plus, squirrels seem to think they’re a buffet.
- Honestly, nothing’s really “set it and forget it” in the PNW. I’m still climbing up there every few months, rain or shine.
- One trick: I started using a leaf blower (on low) to clear stuff off the mesh before it gets soggy and heavy. Not perfect, but beats scooping out sludge by hand.
- If you find something that actually stays clean and doesn’t attract critters, let me know... my gutters are basically a wildlife corridor at this point.
If you find something that actually stays clean and doesn’t attract critters, let me know... my gutters are basically a wildlife corridor at this point.
That’s pretty much my situation too. I’ve tried those “no-clog” claims, but after a couple months it’s just another thing to scrape off. The leaf blower trick is clever, though—never thought to use it on the mesh before stuff gets soggy. Curious, have you noticed any damage to the mesh from the blower over time? I’m always worried about weakening the seams or blowing stuff under the guard instead of off it.
