Micromesh 5 inch Gutter Guards Leaf Protection, 1 Feet Sample Pack White, Sta inless Steel Mesh, Aluminum Gutter Covers, Contractor Grade Gutter Guard from Manufacturer

I bought 7 boxes (175 linear feet) which was just enough (had only scraps left) for my 1900 sq ft ranch. I like these gutters and I’d buy them again. I’ve had enough leaves fall so far to know they will work. Hopefully no issues in winter either. I’ve had no sign of water overflowing / jumping over the gutter nor do I suspect material (other than tiny asphalt rocks) are getting through… and I live in a heavily wooded neighborhood.The instructions were simple (1 page) and adequate. You’ll need to modify the gutter section (cut to size, measure and trim for inside and outside corners, ends, and other unique aspects of your gutters, for example mine had support brackets and the drip edge prevented me from mounting the guard to the back side of the gutter which complicated installation). My attempt at buying I ordered the wrong size (6”) rather than intended (5”) so measure your gutters first. After installing a trial 25 ft run, which took me a full afternoon and evening because I had to power wash first then installation took longer due to learning curve, decided to order the remaining 150 linear ft. I installed the other sections here and there over about a month. If I were to install all 175 ft in one go, knowing what I know now, it would take roughly 1 or 1.5 full days for the installation itself (not including pressure washing the gutters inside and out). Despite the unique challenges of my gutters, the installation wasn’t overly difficult and the end result looks great!My suggestions:- get a work bench for modifying the gutters near the work area that is light enough to carry around. I have a few WORX Pegasus tables that work great.- wear gloves (metal is sharp when cut, wire mesh will poke), sharpie marker, and tape measure. You’ll need a ladder that reaches to the height of your gutters (obviously) and get the type that supports itself with “feet” on top of the shingles (not leaning against the gutter).- Buy an extra box or two of white self piercing screws in case you want to add more than 5x per 5ft section. I bought HILLMAN 35263, installed with a 1/4” hex nut driver.- These Make sure to buy a nice pair of tin cutting shears (I used Midwest Tool left cut offset MWT-6510L.- I had to make minor modifications so the gutter would fit around the existing support brackets. This wasn’t mentioned in the instructions but it was simple enough to do.- my gutters in need of cleaning on the outside (due to my previous method of cleaning out gutters with a blower) and grime on inside, this involved pressure washing inside and out (from the roof and from the floor), which was time consuming.- I am not a pro but I’m not helpless either. If you’re a weekend warrior like myself I think you’re up for the challenge.

I do a lot of reviews on Amazon products because I order a lot due to my location in the sticks. I always try to give an unbiased view of my experience that will help others decide if they would use the product so here goes. (1) Does it appear in person as advertised. Yes. (2) Does it install as advertised? Yes. (3) Does it work as advertised? Beats me because it hasn’t rained yet but I fully expect that it will based on what I have seen during installation. If that changes I will amend this review.So, the screens came in two boxes. They were slightly bent at the corners but easily bent back by hand. Some of the screens were bowed at the end probably due to misalignment in the press brake. I measured the width at both ends and it was out 1/16” which probably accounts for the bow. There is no way to correct this but I don’t think it will materially affect performance. I installed 100 ft. over 3 days (it was really cold) by myself. If your gutters are in good shape (unlike mine) I expect that it could be done in a day. I bought a metal cutting blade for my chop saw at Lowe’s for six bucks and change and it worked fine. You can’t cut this product with a hacksaw (I mean I guess you could but it would look like a dog’s breakfast). You could also use an angle grinder with a metal cutting wheel attached but my recommendation is a chop saw. You get plenty of screws (self-piercing, not self-tapping) which work reasonably well. It takes some effort to get them started but they hold great once in. I thought of drilling pilot holes at one point but it really isn’t worth it. Just ram them in and stop before they strip themselves out.This product is well-made, easy to install by a reasonably handy person, and, I am sure, will work as advertised. No more gutter cleaning for me!OK, as promised, my assessment after it rained. It performed as advertised with no spillover and did not lessen the gutter performance whatsoever. Unless you look closely, you can’t even tell the screens are there at all.One last thing. I think we have all had negative experiences with vendors from indifference to outright rudeness so I would like to give a BIG shoutout to Art of Gutter. They offered a rebate depending on size of order if the customer wrote a review on Amazon. Not a positive review, just a review. I posted the review and got an email from them the same day it posted, and the rebate (Amazon Gift Card for $75.00) was verified by Amazon. I also had occasion to email them regarding cutting the screens and was answered almost immediately even though it was Saturday. So they don’t just sell you the product and then disappear into the woodwork. In this day and age I must say I am impressed.

I recently purchased leaf guards, and I’m really impressed with the quality and performance so far. They were easy to install — everything lined up well, and the process was straightforward even for someone doing it themselves. The finished look is clean and professional, and they really complement the existing gutters. We've had a few solid rainstorms since the installation, and the leaf guards have held up perfectly.