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All Reviewed DIY Gutter Guard Companies

Waterlock Micro-Mesh Guard
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Raptor by Gutterglove
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A-M Aluminum
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Amerimax Mesh Guard
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GutterBrush
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Frost King
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Home Intuition Rolled Guard
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Waterlock Pro
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GutterFoam
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Amerimax Micro-Mesh Guard
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Amerimax Reverse-Curve Guard
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Overall Score

4.5 / 5 4.3 / 5 4.2 / 5 3.9 / 5 3.5 / 5 3.8 / 5 3.8 / 5 3.6 / 5 3.5 / 5 3.3 / 5 3.3 / 5

Filter Type

Stainless steel micro-mesh screen Stainless steel micro-mesh screen All-aluminum perforated screen Powder-coated steel mesh screen Bristle brush Rolled, plastic screen Rolled, plastic screen Aluminum reverse curve guard Foam insert Plastic micro-mesh Plastic reverse-curve

Price

$1,054 $624.95 $264.99 $149.91 $598 $45.58 $45.58 $860 $262.40 $151.23 $297.20

Warranty Length

Lifetime transferable 25-year manufacturer Lifetime transferable 10-year limited 10-year material 1 year 1 year Lifetime 1 year 1 year 1 year

Pros

  • Lifetime, transferable warranty
  • Stainless steel micro-mesh guard that blocks small debris
  • High customer review scores
  • Compatible with multiple roof and gutter types
  • Aluminum and stainless steel system lasts longer than PVC
  • Micro-mesh screen blocks small debris like shingle grit
  • Extra-thick, high-gauge aluminum screen resists dents
  • All-aluminum system that’s corrosion-resistant and good for all climates
  • Easy to install over most gutter types
  • Easy-to-install system that snaps into K-style guards
  • Mesh screen that stops medium and large debris
  • Screen doesn’t overflow even in downpours
  • Easiest product to install on this list
  • Blocks medium and large debris
  • Works with all roof and gutter systems
  • Lowest cost per linear foot on this list
  • Blocks medium-sized debris
  • Easy to install and fasten to gutter system
  • Lowest cost of the brands we reviewed
  • Blocks medium-sized debris
  • Micro-mesh screen blocks small debris like shingle grit
  • 100% aluminum system that's corrosion resistant
  • Thick-gauge screen is resistant to impacts
  • Includes a lifetime warranty
  • Easily modifiable to fit gutter system
  • Blocks small debris like shingle grit
  • Easy to install on some gutter systems
  • Low cost
  • Blocks small debris like pine needles
  • Easy to install and fasten to gutters
  • Low cost
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to install and fasten to gutters

Cons

  • Heavy frame that won’t fit every gutter and roof type
  • Most expensive DIY guard in this article
  • Difficult-to-cut screen, which impacts installation
  • Fine mesh results in occasional overflows and ice-overs
  • Fails to block small debris like pine needles and seedpods
  • Overflowed in heavy downpour conditions
  • Completely fails to block small debris like pine needles
  • Powder coated-steel may rust over time
  • System is designed to clog, requiring more upkeep
  • Won’t prevent pest or bird infestations in gutters
  • Plastic material degrades more quickly than metal guards
  • Relatively flimsy product that’s easy to damage or break
  • Plastic material degrades more quickly than metal guards
  • Relatively flimsy product that’s easy to damage or break
  • Can't handle heavy water flow
  • Won't easily fit onto nonstandard gutters
  • Material breaks down in UV rays
  • Won't fit easily on systems with hidden hangers
  • Plastic material degrades more quickly than metal guards
  • Plastic screen is exceptionally low quality and overflows often
  • Guard is thick and easily bendable
  • Holes in the front of the guard are too small, causing overflows

Summary

We recommend Waterlock micro-mesh guards for homeowners who want a high-end DIY guard that blocks pine needles, seedpods, and leaves.

We recommend Raptor for its well-made micro-mesh screen that blocks small debris. It’s easy to modify for homeowners who have nonstandard roofs or gutters. 

We recommend A-M’s aluminum gutter guard for its high-end all-aluminum screen that blocks medium-sized debris and withstands heavy impacts. 

We recommend Amerimax’s lock-in mesh guard for homeowners in climates with heavy rain. Its mesh screen can withstand heavy downpours. 

We recommend GutterBrush for homeowners who want an easy and fast installation and don’t mind a less effective guard that will require more maintenance than other products.

We recommend Frost King’s guard for homeowners with long gutter systems. Its low price allows you to protect larger systems for a lower price.

We recommend Home Intuition for homeowners with long gutter systems who want an easy installation. Its low price allows you to protect larger systems cheaply and quickly.

We don’t recommend Waterlock Pro due to its poor performance compared to its high price.

We don’t recommend GutterFoam due to its low material quality and high relative cost.

We don’t recommend Amerimax’s micro-mesh guard due to its constant overflows and poor material quality.

We don’t recommend Amerimax’s reverse-curve guard because of its inability to filter water without overflowing.

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Ratings Categories

Waterlock Micro-Mesh Guard Raptor by Gutterglove A-M Aluminum Amerimax Mesh Guard GutterBrush Frost King Home Intuition Rolled Guard Waterlock Pro GutterFoam Amerimax Micro-Mesh Guard Amerimax Reverse-Curve Guard

Material & Design

4 / 5
4 / 5
2.7 / 5
3 / 5
1.3 / 5
2.3 / 5
2.3 / 5
2.3 / 5
1.7 / 5
2.3 / 5
2 / 5

Value

4.5 / 5
4.8 / 5
4.5 / 5
4.5 / 5
3.8 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
3.5 / 5
3.8 / 5
4.5 / 5
4.5 / 5

Warranty Coverage

5 / 5
3.3 / 5
5 / 5
2.5 / 5
2.5 / 5
2.5 / 5
2.5 / 5
5 / 5
2.5 / 5
2.5 / 5
2.5 / 5

Customer Reviews

5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5

Ease of Installation

3 / 5
4 / 5
2 / 5
4 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
3 / 5
4 / 5
3 / 5
3 / 5

Effectiveness

3.8 / 5
4.8 / 5
4.5 / 5
4.3 / 5
3.8 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5
3.3 / 5
4 / 5
3.3 / 5
3.3 / 5