An incredibly well-constructed video. Producing a training video--of any kind--is difficult. You have mastered it and helped many homeowners, including me.
Haha thanks so much for the kind words. I am glad people can find some value.. TH-cam videos have helped me a ton.. I am happy I can contribute and also help others.
Just a small detail is that the screws provided are NOT stainless and will rust in time, and have to be replaced. I purchased a bag of stainless screws, (not magnetic), so that is no longer an issue.
I can thank you enough for showing every little step in detail. nothing is more frustrating than a video that tells you something but they don't show how to do it or they speed it up and you can't see how it's really done. Keep up the good work! These are going on our new gutters before the fall!
Thank you for this informative video. I’m 58 and my s-dad had Parkinson’s for about 5-6 years before he just passed last year. I’ve been trying to keep the house up, cleaning gutters etc for my mom and s-dad. Moms blind. So this was such a great video. I will be installing these guards myself. It looks easy enough. Then I won’t have it so hard cleaning the gutters. Just constantly moving the ladder is enough for me. Cleaning up the mess afterwards takes me out. I finally made a chute out of cardboard into the green waste so I was able to send leaves and beaches fun the chute instead of picking them all up at the end. This will save me even that hassle. Thank you
Just wanted to say thank you! Bought my easy on gutter guards and had the back of my house done in 3 hours. The tip with notching out the screen so it butts up clean was great. Thanks again!!
Nicely done video and worth a watch for sure! One quick observation and solution intended to be a helpful "tip", , ,There is a decent amount of "roof grit"/small debris in the gutters after only 7 months. I anticipated this with my install and came up with a "fix". Place a 6 inch piece (only 2 screws needed) of gutter guard over the "high-end", and another 6 inch piece (2 screws) over the "downspout" (low end). Your video shows that trimming the panels together flush is easy and quick. Every few years you might need to run a garden hose (with jet nozzle) into the high-end to blow all that grit/debris into the downspout as you snake it down. Having small 6" panels is so much easier to handle and remove compared to a full size 4 foot panel, , , just a thought.
I like it! Since I did not set it up that way I will prob just take off the last segment (which is why its important not to use the adhesive and instead use the screws.. Thanks for watching!
EXCELLENT SUGGESTION. I also have an easy access point for using a hose with a nice nozzle end that I can weave down into the gutter troughs. I use some flexible pen tubing zip tied to the hose and nit keeps it stiff as I feed it into the trough. Nothing works as well as this method, in my experience., Main point, have a service access point (or points) on your installation that you can access anytime.
I watched the video yesterday and today did my shed (first part of three ever-increasingly larger gutter projects. I am NOT a DIY kind of guy, but his step-by-step instructions and tips made this job really easy. I am confident enough with my imperfect but satisfactory first effort to tackle the rest of the project. I'm getting too darn old to get up on ladders twice a year to clean out leaves, twigs and maple helicopters and this will eliminate that unpleasant chore for a very long time. Thanks!
Same here. I'm 68 and going up and down the ladders many times during the afternoon is becoming tougher to do each year. I noticed that dirt has a possibility of building up. That's about the only advantage of leaving the gutter open. A hard rain leaves my gutters shiny clean.
I have a new roof and the end shingle seal is very tight. So the shingles do not lift to slide the guard end under, without force, breaking the shingles seal? Should I force the guard end under anyway?
@@davidstringer2375 Thats a tough one.. I would try to call the company on that one.. I don't want to tell you something that will end up breaking your roof.
Thank you. I've been looking for gutter guard solution and have found nothing I like or trust. Your solution is my solution. Definitely going to do it. Thanks for installation instructions.
Great job! I will put these on my house and my 3 rental houses! You did an amazing job explaining and would make a great teacher! You did scare the hell out of me when you were up there working though! But you obviously know exactly what u are doing! Thanks! Your friend, Barry
Hi Barry, thanks so much for the kind words and for watching. Have no fear.. I took video on my lower roof.. I was only ever 2-3 feet off of the ground. When I did the main roof that was much scarier and I did not shoot video doing that.
Thanks for a great video. I just received my guards from Costco-good price on sale. You answered the install questions I had. Thanks again for a great job.
Good vid thanks! All my shingles were on so well I needed to use an 8 in drywall mud blade to get underneath the shingles to allow each guard to slip underneath. When that is an issue u also need to wait for a warm day to soften the tar underneath a bit for best results. Plus they stick back down better.
Yup, I should have done that. Others have pointed that out on this video and I can confirm they were correct.. I did have to do a clean out because of that.
This was a great video - really well done and very helpful. The most helpful part for me was the recommendation to cut a little of the mesh out on each screen in the lower corner so that the sections can snug up to each other better. I did not think of this when I did my first install (on our stand-alone garage) a couple of years ago and your video was not available at that time. I just bought some more of the gutter guards to install on our home gutters and I found your video. This tip was so helpful and definitely made a difference in the quality of my installation this time. I'm proud of the installation on our home and am thankful for this tip. Nice job! I really think that the manufacturer should either make the guards with this cut-out, or put your suggested method in the instructions! Thank you for sharing this important tip.
We bought new gutters from one of those TV companies. They did just an OK job, but instead of taking the old gutters away, they piled them under a low hanging tree on the next door vacant lot. Beware! Get reviews from neighbors first.
I read the pamphlet that comes with the gutter guards. For those asking about corners, the instructions with pictures are there. Also, when joining sections, it states; Lay one end of the mesh so it overlaps directly over the other section. Note: The rear rail has more exposed mesh than the front rail. This is intentional. (Therefore, all the extra snipping to butt up where the guards are straight and not at the end or corners isn't necessary.) I'm thinking the older guards didn't have this overlay and now they do.
Thank you for your video. I’m a handy homeowner getting ready to do this to a small structure in our yard and this helped me out. I’m getting these from Costco and have to do a bit of a front panel bend to make them work. But they will! Your recommendation to screw them down makes sense, and they trimming advice helped.
Really well done, nice demonstration, information, real-time installation on standard 5 inch K style gutters on a real home that is seasonally getting tree debris.. I think it is also important you showed realistic conditions of having used the cheap plastic/vinyl ones. That’s what I see a lot of also. I am always wondering why you want a dip though on the new ones you installed. Your angle you installed to me is really great because your roof is not too severely pitched (I agree if the roof is severely pitched, you need something to slow down the water a bit to allow more fractional time (as the water flows downward) into the troughs. On normal pitched roofs or flatter pitched roofs, I like the natural angle andI just do not like the dipped in portion, personally. It seems to me the only real purpose of the suggestion to bend in (slightly) a dip at the front edge is to slow down the flow of water so there is little run-over (over the top of the gutter screens when it rains fast and hard). In my work of gutter cleaning I see the dips as a channel which typically collects and accumulates (quicker) aggregate and tree debris like pine needles and other smaller seasonal tree debris that is more difficult to simply blow or roll off. One thing for sure as you all are aware - you still need to check your gutter screens once a year (just the tops of them and how they are or are not collecting debris that sits on the top and prevents water from entering the troughs). A tool to lightly brush and blow off the debris is worthwhile. I modified a cob-web tool on a 16’ pole to do my own. It screws onto the end of my extendable pole and I just lightly brush off. To know the conditions without getting on a ladder (what’s up there on your screens seasonably) you can do a simple diy and place a small and cheap mirror from Walmart on the same extendable pole such that the mirror is pointed downward and can be angled. You guys and ladies can figure out how to use 90 degree 1” or 1 1/4” PVC conduit from Lowes to do that. I use that with another piece of pVC plumbing that allows me to pivot and angle the mirror. CAUTION: If I see someone patenting this claiming they came up with this, I know I will be sure to show pics of me using mine from at least 3 years ago now.
First, thanks so much for watching.. Honestly I think on the roof that I showed the dip really would not be needed. But, on a steeper pitch like my main roof the company recommends it, I assume to ensure the water doesn't rush right over on the steeper incline.. You are still getting the benefit of gravity so you might be ok without the dip but, I think the dip does ensure water won't rush over and if I am installing on a more pitched surface I would be sure to do it. Great recommendation on the tool to check btw.. I will go up once per year at take a look under the guards as well.
Thanks for the detailed video and installation instructions. Just got my Gutters replaced and now I'm looking to put a guard on them myself, this by far looks like the best option other than more expensive products out there or hiring a company to do it
Excellent presenter, very complete how-to video. I do have lots of tree fallout. I'll trial this product on a segment of gutter and see how it goes--currently using Gutter Dogs (long-spire brush segments) which are helpful; but I'm still cleaning the gutters several times during Fall... (And, no, those plastic segments don't stay on well!)
Great job and very helpful! Whatever ya do, don't go with Leaf Filter. They overcharge by thousands, lie and their warranty is not what they say it is. They got me!!
Nice work & great advice! One observation, if you don't have the type gutter with a wide flat surface to anchor with the self tapping screws, and you prefer using the adhesive strip to secure in place, you can remove them using a heat gun to free the adhesive. you can buy a roll of 3M adhesive from many sources to reinstall them.
If you know that you will need to reinstall them, then I think it kind of makes sense to use the screws in the first place, right? Removing the adhesive will probably take longer than installing the gutter guards in the first place 👍. And using a heat gun while on a ladder?🧐🧐🤣😵💫😖. Haven’t seen any rain gutters that didn’t have a flat lip in the front for the edge of the gutter guard to clip/screw onto.
Have viewed a few review videos - like yours the best. To secure the flap of perforated steel between sections, I might use a heavy guage stainless wire like a twist tie (started up from the bottom of one and then through the neighbor and bent over at the top - easy to unbend to dismantle and check inside). Good video - thanks!
Thanks so much for the kind words and of course for watching! I think you could do what you are suggesting but it might be overkill.. I am not sure of your specific situation though.
Awesome upload! Have to change my plastic gutter guards to ur product. It looks more effective than mines. Having same problem as urs before. Rubbish accumulates on the gutter guard N there's lots of finer rubbish in the gutter itself. Enjoyed ur step by step n camera angles on how to install ur type of guard. Kudos. New subscriber because of this vid. Anticipating ur next one. Aloha from Hawaii
It has handled heavy rain very well so far. I have not seen the water going over the gutters. TBH I have not been specifically looking for this but, it has been some time since I installed these and I have not seen this.
I actually had done my gutters using the same product last summer but was looking for a video that showed a method. He just bought a house a block away and it needs these guards. Your method was almost exactly like mine though I overlapped the adjoining ends a bit longer than you did. We don’t get ice or snow here in south central Texas but lots of small oak leafs and oak tassels and these have worked super.
You certainly are a great presenter. I will be installing the Costco brand soon and will definitely follow your procedure. Thank you for taking the time for clear instruction and very good video
Your video here is very good! One of the advertised “GutterLeafGuard” problems/complaints was when rain water freezes on cold days (32 degrees or less), the next rain will run over flow over the gutter guards and then onto the ground! This causes problems. Have you heard about this problem?
I think if it is draining correctly this should not happen. The water should go right into your gutter and then down your downspout. If water is pooling long enough to freeze I would assume there is a blockage.
Good video!! Excellent explanation & demo. Question - having a concave dip at the drip edge, versus a rounded out convex surface would seem to catch & hold a lot of debris in the dip. Any idea why the manufacturer would include the concave dip? Thanks, High Country Mark
Thanks for watching Mark. I think the dip is to ensure the water does not flow over the gutter guard. There will be a little debris on the surface. The manufacturer does offer a free brush with an extension handle for this issue. I have not gotten around to ordering that though. As far as the rounded edge vs the dip I guess it comes down to installation and user choice. Not really sure why they chose one way over the other.
@@Isitworthitreviews I think the reason is so that water "pools" slightly during heavy rain and will slowly edge up the screen but still fall into the gutter. If there is no dip, the water may overflow over the edge of the gutter and fall directly down to the ground and not go into the downspout and thus allowing water to flow away from the house.
I thought this was a great video. However, my main concern is ice damning in the winter. Raising the shingle to slide the metal screen underneath gives me significant pause. You might want to tell viewers to make sure that the roof has a rubber ice barrier 2/3 feet up from roof edge before installing to prevent leak or damage issues. Should be SOP with roof shingle installs, but, in warmer climates not always the case. Otherwise, great presentation. Thanks.
Great job of demonstrating how to install the gutter guards. One question though...would I have to take the gutter guards down to re-shingle my roof? I'd really prefer not to...lol. Your thoughts
When I had my roof done (with the crappy guards on there) the roofers did take them down to re-shingle. Honestly I don't think you *have to* because they only go under the last shingle a few inches.. but I have seen the pro's do it
Excellent video. A couple of thoughts. The gutter guard that worked was the micromesh type. You have them on at the same pitch as the roof,which I have read is *vital* ( if the guards are horizontal,or near so,they will collect debris like a shelf,and stop draining water). And finally,why on earth do you have a downspout strainer? Whatever grit that got through would not be significant,and would only be impeded by the strainer when going down the downspout. One final tip. I have shirts with breast pockets,and if I have to carry a bunch of screws up a ladder,I put a rare earth magnet in the shirt pocket,and plaster the screws on the shirt over the magnet,and pull them off as needed.
First, thank you so much for the kind words and watching the video! Second, I LOVE the idea of the magnet in the pocket.. thats genius!!! Can you recommend a specific magnet and where to buy it? The strainer probably is silly.. I am considering removing it for the reason you mentioned.. I guess I just have PTSD from my last gutter system.. As far as the pitch is concerned I don't think it has to be exactly the same as the roof but it should definitely be pitched.. That steeper the pitch the more vital that little valley you create by bending it is so the water does not just run off during heavy rain.
@@Isitworthitreviews I just bought a stack of the cheapest 15mm rare earth magnets I could find on Amazon. All you need is a few of them in your pocket. As to gutter guard pitch, I follow the advice of the guy on this website. He tests gutter guards on his own property,and offers proof that the pitch should be the same as the roof in this short video. th-cam.com/video/EAqVEzsse4Q/w-d-xo.html
@@Isitworthitreviews @Isitworthitreviews I just bought a stack of the cheapest 15mm rare earth magnets I could find on Amazon. All you need is a few of them in your pocket. As to gutter guard pitch, I follow the advice of the guy on this website. He tests gutter guards on his own property,and offers proof that the pitch should be the same as the roof in this short video. th-cam.com/video/EAqVEzsse4Q/w-d-xo.html
@@Isitworthitreviews I just bought a stack of the cheapest 15mm rare earth magnets I could find on Amazon. All you need is a few of them in your pocket. As to gutter guard pitch, I follow the advice of the guy on this website. He tests gutter guards on his own property,and offers proof that the pitch should be the same as the roof in this short video. This reply keeps vanishing-maybe TH-cam is nervous about weblinks. Try this: Ask The Builder - Which Gutter Guard is the Best?
Gosh, my daughter and I put these gutter guards on our home. Using tin snips was very difficult in sizing these to fit. Sometimes the gutter guards would be snipped, sometimes snipping was so difficult, we ended up snipping and bending back and forth to break the metal. The mesh was easy to cut.
My guess (and this is only a guess) you need a higher end pair of tin snips. For me it wasn't necessarily incredibly easy like cutting paper. But, I did not find it overly difficult. How did your project turn out?
I have high quality tinsnips, but it’s very hard to cut the aluminum channels after awhile. These are the solid metal pieces. What I did instead was to use my jigsaw with a metal cutting blade. Makes it super easy. you don’t overcut into the mesh. You also do not distort the solid metal as you would using tin snips.
I just received my box of easy on gutter guard. I called the company to ask where the magnetic drill bit was since it was not in my package. Disappointed to hear they are not providing the magnetic drill bit anymore. I need to go buy one but completely not sure of size or what exactly it is called. Sorry I am so clueless any help with information of what I need to ask for is greatly appreciated. You video was awesome!
Thanks so much for watching... That is disappointing to hear that they no longer include the magnetic drill bit. I am wondering if that is just the Costco package that does as usually there has to be a kind of "value add" with warehouse clubs. When I get home I will check to see if I can see the size of the bit. You CAN use a non magnetic one but the magnetic bit does make life easier (and safer when on the ladder).
@@Isitworthitreviews Thanks replying I am impressed that you continue to reply 2 years after making this video, that is wonderful and so nice of you. Yes I did buy them from Costco. In the Costco box is a bonus offer for a free gutter guard brush after you register your product, you have to pay for shipping and handling (it was $4.99 or $5.99). I just measured the head of the screws and I believe I need a quarter inch bit. Thanks
Hm, I guess you *could* do that.. the only negative I would see is creating a little bit of a gap at the overlap point. And also using more material... but I think it could work..
I agree that these types of gutter guards do a great job of filtering out small debris like pine needles, dirt, leaf buds, berries etc. I have found that the trade off is that this type of debris sits on top of the gutter guard and clogs the micromesh. Because of the debris on top and how small the micromesh is and the steep pitch of your roof I think you’re at risk of the gutter guards being overwhelmed by heavy rains in which case the rain water overflows the edge of your gutter and you’re at risk of the water leaking into your basement. It would have been really helpful to see a video of things in action and footage during a hard rain to see whether the gutter guards restrict the water to the point of causing overflow over the sides of your gutter. I understand no one wants to take video high up on a ladder in a pouring rain and subject their phone or go pro from being ruined but that’s the real test.
I can see your point. I can say that on my lower roof I have seen some pine needles that do tend to stay on the lower part of the gutter guards (never fully covering it) but that is only on my lower roof which roof to gutter is very low slope so the gutter guard is close to being flat.. On my higher roofs the slope is much greater. On those I do not see any debris that stay on the gutter guard. I would anticipate on others higher roofs this would also be the situation. The company does also offer a brush on an adjustable pole for cleaning debris.
Everything that everyone else already said… Excellent video. How did you snip the ends so easily? We have new tin snips and my fella struggled to cut through almost as much as me.
Thanks so much for watching! It was not easy but having the right product is key. I used Wiss 9-1/4 in. Compound Action Straight, Left and Right Cut Bulldog Aviation Snip www.homedepot.com/p/Crescent-Wiss-9-1-4-in-Compound-Action-Straight-Left-and-Right-Cut-Bulldog-Aviation-Snip-M5R/320571770
Thanks for the video! About to pull the trigger on these. Costco has a 5” and a 6” option. Do I need to really size it up? Or should I just get the 6” and feed any excess underneath the shingles?
I would size it up.. even with the 5" ones there were times the extra was a pain to get under the shingle.. depends on how far down your shingles are glued
Thanks for the video. I'm curious why you left your downspout catchers in. Seems like the little bit of debris (shingle dust) that comes in would easily go down the spout - but it looked like yours was backing up a bit on the catcher. I was contemplating if to leave mine in or not when I install these. After seeing that, I think I'll remove them. Just wondered if you've checked them again and kept them there. Thanks again for the helpful video.
Great question. I really didn't think about it. I guess I left them in bc why not and as a secondary backup. I certainly don't think the gutter guards will stop 100% of debris so I think it is a nice backup.. but I think you can get away without having them in.
So how are they doing after a full year? I have pine trees hanging over on both sides of the house because the neighbors use them to mark property lines.
Last time I'm installed different brand somehow with snow build up ice when it's started melt water back up inside a house. I'm kind worried about that. Do you have any problem with it. Thanks for share great video.
I see that Costco has this on a 5 inch and 6 inch wide what size is the one on this video ? I don’t have gutters on my roof yet and I’m trying to decide what size will be better thank you for your advice in advance, Great video .
Thank you for this video! I almost installed the exact same plastic ones you showed earlier in the video. These look like they are much better quality and appear to be much more effective. One question: how do you get your Christmas lights onto your gutters now lol? I’m mostly kidding, but we do a nice Christmas light display every year and I use the clips for the gutters. Anyway, I’m going to grab some of these guards and get them installed. I just spent two days cleaning out my gutters having never done it in the last 10 years! Thx again!
Thanks so much for watching! I actually do not to lights on the gutters so unfortunately I cannot help with that. I would imagine you can get some kind of clamps that would hold the lights however.
Great video! My question is does the guard lay in between the shingles or would I place it below the shingles in contact with the plywood. Thanks again for your video.
Personally I put it under the shingles but, not on the plywood.. there is a like an adhesive paper (?) stuck on the plywood.. the gutter guards sit on that for me.. I *think* that is the proper way but I am not 100% sure.
This is good but if you live in a high wind velocity zone in FL your shingles will will be stuck to the decking with peel and stick underlayment. . If you pry them up with a bar you void the warranty and also severely reduce the ability to withstand a large storm or hurricane.
Thanks for watching!! Luckily I did not have any turns. But, if I did, I would imagine I would treat it similar to how I treated the edge. That is for the portion that would overlap I would most likely cut off the bottom and top solid metal pieces and just let that metal mesh overlap the turn.
Thanks, great video and explanation. In your application it looks like a good amount of the gutter guard is under the shingles. Do you think this is enough to secure the gutter guard in place without the attachment screws? This would make any cleaning of the gutters much easier.
I don't think it is enough in high wind environments and when you consider other factors like squirrels and such.. I think you could probably get away with only 2 screws (each a couple inches in on the sides) which would not be too difficult for cleaning purposes.
Hey, great video! My problem is the shingles are glued down and with trying to do the bend down method with the mesh, as instructed, there is absolutely no pitch and might even go the other way . What do you recommend without repositioning the entire gutter which is attached with multiple connections?
Do you mean no pitch to the roof?!?! There has to be some pitch unless you have a commercial type flat roof.. That said if you don't have much pitch you probably don't have to bend them down.. the purpose of the bend down is to lessen the pitch so the water stays on the mesh longer (and goes through the mesh into the gutter) so the water does not just slide right off and over the gutter defeating the purpose of the gutter.
Thankyou I'm so happy to see your video it's very thoughtful and clearly detailed. Watching you on recording a video upon the ladder and exploring your thoughts .I am interested on working my home now .Thanks
You should take the guard sticking down the downspout, out. Then the little bit you do get in you your gutter will flush down the downspout when it rains, or it will build up and clog the downspout. Been doing roofing for 49 years. I do like this product.
Bill, thank you for watching. But if you take out the guard dont you run the risk of creating a clog in your downspout over time which is a lot more difficult to clean than the screen?
Great video. I have a 2 story house with steep roofs. I am replacing the gutters with new 6". Have you had any problems with icicles in the winter or with heavy rain? I live in Ohio's snow belt..
Great job, I just installed these today 9/16/22.. was a breeze. Wish I had seen your video before though. But almost everything you did, I did. I didn't trim the edges though, but was able to butt them pretty close. Didn't use the adhesive either, same reason. Access...Why did you keep the down spout guard in place on the up high gutter. Seemed as though it was starting to get gummed up with the small debris. But man they were so easy to install.
You did a first class install. I did mine before watching this of course and was not near as precision with the ends like you but come on, I will be dead before enough debris gets in to clog anything up compared to no guard at all. I also used the sticky strip as I don't plan on messing with them ever again hopefully. I'm an older guy so my time is limited and again by the time it becomes an issue I will be to old to give a crap if I'm even still around.
Haha thanks so much for watching.. I have anxiety and like that I have the ability to check to make sure they are still working well which is why I like screwing them in as it is easily undone.
Thanks so much for watching. I used Wiss 9-1/4 in. Compound Action Straight, Left and Right Cut Bulldog Aviation Snip www.homedepot.com/p/Crescent-Wiss-9-1-4-in-Compound-Action-Straight-Left-and-Right-Cut-Bulldog-Aviation-Snip-M5R/320571770
Im installing these now. I am finding my gutters are a little lower so I am having to make a bend. I dumped about a gallon of water on the roof and installing the first piece to test it. I got run of where the water was going over the front of the gutter. I had to adjust the bend so that the gutter guards were at a flatter angle to prevent the runoff. I am hoping this isn't going to negatively impact debris building up on top of the gutter guards. But runoff is unacceptable so.....
thats what they company tells you to do so I think you are OK.. I don't think the debris is going to be an issue but I do think the company will send you a long brush if you want to clean them off
I'm looking into gutter guards and it seems like every system has its own pro and cons. Did you experience these when it rained extremely hard? I feel like water will just run off these guards. Thanks.
Great question. If you look at about 11:08 in the video I show how you basically make a groove in the gutter guard to address this. If you look at how the company recommends you do this it is more involved by using 2x4's on the ground to put that bend in the gutter guard.. but in my experience you can do this easily while installing as I showed. This grove prevents the water from just running over in hard rain.. it works well in my experience
You just convinced me I can do this project. Great job explaining the process, especially the cuts needed.
Thanks for watching. If I can do it anyone can do it. You've got it!
I concur. And the amount of time it seems like it takes to install is about the same amount of time it takes to clean my naster gutters, just once.
@@Dr_Peeper_ICU Thank you for watching!
An incredibly well-constructed video. Producing a training video--of any kind--is difficult. You have mastered it and helped many homeowners, including me.
Thanks so much Frank. I really appreciate that. And thank you for watching!
Great teaching job (I'm an old retired Vo-Ed Teacher and you've got me beat!) Thanks!
Haha thanks so much for the kind words. I am glad people can find some value.. TH-cam videos have helped me a ton.. I am happy I can contribute and also help others.
Just a small detail is that the screws provided are NOT stainless and will rust in time, and have to be replaced. I purchased a bag of stainless screws, (not magnetic), so that is no longer an issue.
I can thank you enough for showing every little step in detail. nothing is more frustrating than a video that tells you something but they don't show how to do it or they speed it up and you can't see how it's really done. Keep up the good work! These are going on our new gutters before the fall!
Thank you for watching and your kind words. Good luck on your project!
Thank you for this informative video. I’m 58 and my s-dad had Parkinson’s for about 5-6 years before he just passed last year. I’ve been trying to keep the house up, cleaning gutters etc for my mom and s-dad. Moms blind. So this was such a great video. I will be installing these guards myself. It looks easy enough. Then I won’t have it so hard cleaning the gutters. Just constantly moving the ladder is enough for me. Cleaning up the mess afterwards takes me out. I finally made a chute out of cardboard into the green waste so I was able to send leaves and beaches fun the chute instead of picking them all up at the end. This will save me even that hassle. Thank you
I definitely think you can do it yourself. Good luck.
Just wanted to say thank you! Bought my easy on gutter guards and had the back of my house done in 3 hours. The tip with notching out the screen so it butts up clean was great. Thanks again!!
Thanks so much for watching!
This is one of the best how to videos I've watched on gutter covers. Thanks for your help.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching Ant!
Nicely done video and worth a watch for sure! One quick observation and solution intended to be a helpful "tip", , ,There is a decent amount of "roof grit"/small debris in the gutters after only 7 months. I anticipated this with my install and came up with a "fix". Place a 6 inch piece (only 2 screws needed) of gutter guard over the "high-end", and another 6 inch piece (2 screws) over the "downspout" (low end). Your video shows that trimming the panels together flush is easy and quick. Every few years you might need to run a garden hose (with jet nozzle) into the high-end to blow all that grit/debris into the downspout as you snake it down. Having small 6" panels is so much easier to handle and remove compared to a full size 4 foot panel, , , just a thought.
I like it! Since I did not set it up that way I will prob just take off the last segment (which is why its important not to use the adhesive and instead use the screws..
Thanks for watching!
Useful tip.
That’s a very helpful tip!
Great idea.
EXCELLENT SUGGESTION. I also have an easy access point for using a hose with a nice nozzle end that I can weave down into the gutter troughs. I use some flexible pen tubing zip tied to the hose and nit keeps it stiff as I feed it into the trough. Nothing works as well as this method, in my experience., Main point, have a service access point (or points) on your installation that you can access anytime.
I watched the video yesterday and today did my shed (first part of three ever-increasingly larger gutter projects. I am NOT a DIY kind of guy, but his step-by-step instructions and tips made this job really easy. I am confident enough with my imperfect but satisfactory first effort to tackle the rest of the project. I'm getting too darn old to get up on ladders twice a year to clean out leaves, twigs and maple helicopters and this will eliminate that unpleasant chore for a very long time. Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching!
Same here. I'm 68 and going up and down the ladders many times during the afternoon is becoming tougher to do each year. I noticed that dirt has a possibility of building up. That's about the only advantage of leaving the gutter open. A hard rain leaves my gutters shiny clean.
I have a new roof and the end shingle seal is very tight. So the shingles do not lift to slide the guard end under, without force, breaking the shingles seal? Should I force the guard end under anyway?
@@davidstringer2375 Thats a tough one.. I would try to call the company on that one.. I don't want to tell you something that will end up breaking your roof.
Thank you. I've been looking for gutter guard solution and have found nothing I like or trust. Your solution is my solution. Definitely going to do it. Thanks for installation instructions.
Thanks for watching Keith. I appreciate the kind words!
Great job! I will put these on my house and my 3 rental houses!
You did an amazing job explaining and would make a great teacher! You did scare the hell out of me when you were up there working though!
But you obviously know exactly what u are doing!
Thanks!
Your friend,
Barry
Hi Barry, thanks so much for the kind words and for watching. Have no fear.. I took video on my lower roof.. I was only ever 2-3 feet off of the ground.
When I did the main roof that was much scarier and I did not shoot video doing that.
I just bought mine and found your video, very well done thanks for all the tips.
Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching!
I really appreciate how you showed how to handle the abutment with the next segment of easyon gutter guard.
Thank you for doing every step and explaining why and how to seal the edges
Thank you for watching!
Just perfect!! Keep up the great work. I was thinking I would have to hire someone to do this till I saw your informative video. THANKYOU!
If I can do it you can do it. Good luck with the project!
Great clear and succinct presentation. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching and for your kind words!
Thanks for a great video. I just received my guards from Costco-good price on sale. You answered the install questions I had. Thanks again for a great job.
Thanks so much for watching!
Good vid thanks!
All my shingles were on so well I needed to use an 8 in drywall mud blade to get underneath the shingles to allow each guard to slip underneath. When that is an issue u also need to wait for a warm day to soften the tar underneath a bit for best results. Plus they stick back down better.
Great point!!
And thank you for watching.
I Appreciate the video. One thing I will do is remove the outlet strainers to let the fine dirt wash down with the water.
Yup, I should have done that. Others have pointed that out on this video and I can confirm they were correct.. I did have to do a clean out because of that.
@@Isitworthitreviews It's an easy fix. My gutters are 20 ft off the ground.
Great video, very well presented! I will be installing these in the coming weeks on 3 houses and I will definitely use your methods.
Thanks for watching Tom!!
This was a great video - really well done and very helpful. The most helpful part for me was the recommendation to cut a little of the mesh out on each screen in the lower corner so that the sections can snug up to each other better. I did not think of this when I did my first install (on our stand-alone garage) a couple of years ago and your video was not available at that time. I just bought some more of the gutter guards to install on our home gutters and I found your video. This tip was so helpful and definitely made a difference in the quality of my installation this time. I'm proud of the installation on our home and am thankful for this tip. Nice job! I really think that the manufacturer should either make the guards with this cut-out, or put your suggested method in the instructions! Thank you for sharing this important tip.
Thanks so much for your really kind words and thank you for watching the video.
These worked great for me. They were easy to install and are doing a great job. Far, far, cheaper than the rip off companies advertising on TV.
Thanks for watching Scott. I agree so far.. I have had them on the home for about a year now.
We bought new gutters from one of those TV companies. They did just an OK job, but instead of taking the old gutters away, they piled them under a low hanging tree on the next door vacant lot. Beware! Get reviews from neighbors first.
Glad you made this video! Just bought a new ranch style house and didn't want to hire some one to do something I can do, Thank you!!!
I read the pamphlet that comes with the gutter guards. For those asking about corners, the instructions with pictures are there. Also, when joining sections, it states; Lay one end of the mesh so it overlaps directly over the other section. Note: The rear rail has more exposed mesh than the front rail. This is intentional.
(Therefore, all the extra snipping to butt up where the guards are straight and not at the end or corners isn't necessary.) I'm thinking the older guards didn't have this overlay and now they do.
Great point. It is not much different from doing the ends that I showed.
Thank you for your video. I’m a handy homeowner getting ready to do this to a small structure in our yard and this helped me out. I’m getting these from Costco and have to do a bit of a front panel bend to make them work. But they will! Your recommendation to screw them down makes sense, and they trimming advice helped.
Thanks for watching Wesley!
Good luck!
Really well done, nice demonstration, information, real-time installation on standard 5 inch K style gutters on a real home that is seasonally getting tree debris.. I think it is also important you showed realistic conditions of having used the cheap plastic/vinyl ones. That’s what I see a lot of also.
I am always wondering why you want a dip though on the new ones you installed. Your angle you installed to me is really great because your roof is not too severely pitched (I agree if the roof is severely pitched, you need something to slow down the water a bit to allow more fractional time (as the water flows downward) into the troughs.
On normal pitched roofs or flatter pitched roofs, I like the natural angle andI just do not like the dipped in portion, personally.
It seems to me the only real purpose of the suggestion to bend in (slightly) a dip at the front edge is to slow down the flow of water so there is little run-over (over the top of the gutter screens when it rains fast and hard).
In my work of gutter cleaning I see the dips as a channel which typically collects and accumulates (quicker) aggregate and tree debris like pine needles and other smaller seasonal tree debris that is more difficult to simply blow or roll off. One thing for sure as you all are aware - you still need to check your gutter screens once a year (just the tops of them and how they are or are not collecting debris that sits on the top and prevents water from entering the troughs). A tool to lightly brush and blow off the debris is worthwhile. I modified a cob-web tool on a 16’ pole to do my own. It screws onto the end of my extendable pole and I just lightly brush off.
To know the conditions without getting on a ladder (what’s up there on your screens seasonably) you can do a simple diy and place a small and cheap mirror from Walmart on the same extendable pole such that the mirror is pointed downward and can be angled. You guys and ladies can figure out how to use 90 degree 1” or 1 1/4” PVC conduit from Lowes to do that. I use that with another piece of pVC plumbing that allows me to pivot and angle the mirror.
CAUTION: If I see someone patenting this claiming they came up with this, I know I will be sure to show pics of me using mine from at least 3 years ago now.
First, thanks so much for watching.. Honestly I think on the roof that I showed the dip really would not be needed. But, on a steeper pitch like my main roof the company recommends it, I assume to ensure the water doesn't rush right over on the steeper incline.. You are still getting the benefit of gravity so you might be ok without the dip but, I think the dip does ensure water won't rush over and if I am installing on a more pitched surface I would be sure to do it.
Great recommendation on the tool to check btw.. I will go up once per year at take a look under the guards as well.
Thanks for the detailed video and installation instructions. Just got my Gutters replaced and now I'm looking to put a guard on them myself, this by far looks like the best option other than more expensive products out there or hiring a company to do it
Thanks for watching. I agree that this is probably the best option if you are not looking to hire a company to do it for you.
Excellent presenter, very complete how-to video. I do have lots of tree fallout. I'll trial this product on a segment of gutter and see how it goes--currently using Gutter Dogs (long-spire brush segments) which are helpful; but I'm still cleaning the gutters several times during Fall... (And, no, those plastic segments don't stay on well!)
Thanks for watching.. When you do your test I would love to know your experience.. please share
Great job and very helpful! Whatever ya do, don't go with Leaf Filter. They overcharge by thousands, lie and their warranty is not what they say it is. They got me!!
Thank you!
Yes, I am all about DIY whenever possible
Nice work & great advice! One observation, if you don't have the type gutter with a wide flat surface to anchor with the self tapping screws, and you prefer using the adhesive strip to secure in place, you can remove them using a heat gun to free the adhesive. you can buy a roll of 3M adhesive from many sources to reinstall them.
Good suggestion for someone that has to go that way but wow that sounds like a pain.
You’re forgetting that if you needed to reinstall, you could always just use the screws.
If you know that you will need to reinstall them, then I think it kind of makes sense to use the screws in the first place, right? Removing the adhesive will probably take longer than installing the gutter guards in the first place 👍. And using a heat gun while on a ladder?🧐🧐🤣😵💫😖. Haven’t seen any rain gutters that didn’t have a flat lip in the front for the edge of the gutter guard to clip/screw onto.
Have viewed a few review videos - like yours the best. To secure the flap of perforated steel between sections, I might use a heavy guage stainless wire like a twist tie (started up from the bottom of one and then through the neighbor and bent over at the top - easy to unbend to dismantle and check inside). Good video - thanks!
Thanks so much for the kind words and of course for watching! I think you could do what you are suggesting but it might be overkill.. I am not sure of your specific situation though.
Awesome upload! Have to change my plastic gutter guards to ur product. It looks more effective than mines. Having same problem as urs before. Rubbish accumulates on the gutter guard N there's lots of finer rubbish in the gutter itself. Enjoyed ur step by step n camera angles on how to install ur type of guard. Kudos. New subscriber because of this vid. Anticipating ur next one. Aloha from Hawaii
Thank you for watching!!
Working on some more content now. Thanks for the sub!
Great video. One question, how did this product handle heavy rain? Did all water flow into the gutter?
It has handled heavy rain very well so far. I have not seen the water going over the gutters. TBH I have not been specifically looking for this but, it has been some time since I installed these and I have not seen this.
I actually had done my gutters using the same product last summer but was looking for a video that showed a method. He just bought a house a block away and it needs these guards. Your method was almost exactly like mine though I overlapped the adjoining ends a bit longer than you did. We don’t get ice or snow here in south central Texas but lots of small oak leafs and oak tassels and these have worked super.
Thanks for watching Randy
impressive start with an upfront recommendation! very good instructions on installation. many thanks for the video.
Thanks so much for watching!
I've got concrete tile. I'll see if it slips so easily underneath for fitment. Thanks!
Great video! I liked that you cut to the chase with your evaluation at the beginning and then also showed how they worked over time. Thanks a bunch!
Thank you for watching!!
Thank you I did two houses after watching your video!
Thanks so much for watching!
You certainly are a great presenter. I will be installing the Costco brand soon and will definitely follow your procedure. Thank you for taking the time for clear instruction and very good video
Thanks so much for your kind words.. and thank you for watching the video!!
Doing Mom's house this spring. Looks as easy as I thought
Great video, very informative,
I like the facts that you explain every steps of the ways.
Thank you
Thank you for watching!
Your video here is very good! One of the advertised “GutterLeafGuard” problems/complaints was when rain water freezes on cold days (32 degrees or less), the next rain will run over flow over the gutter guards and then onto the ground! This causes problems. Have you heard about this problem?
I think if it is draining correctly this should not happen. The water should go right into your gutter and then down your downspout. If water is pooling long enough to freeze I would assume there is a blockage.
Good video!! Excellent explanation & demo. Question - having a concave dip at the drip edge, versus a rounded out convex surface would seem to catch & hold a lot of debris in the dip. Any idea why the manufacturer would include the concave dip?
Thanks, High Country Mark
Thanks for watching Mark.
I think the dip is to ensure the water does not flow over the gutter guard. There will be a little debris on the surface. The manufacturer does offer a free brush with an extension handle for this issue. I have not gotten around to ordering that though.
As far as the rounded edge vs the dip I guess it comes down to installation and user choice. Not really sure why they chose one way over the other.
@@Isitworthitreviews I think the reason is so that water "pools" slightly during heavy rain and will slowly edge up the screen but still fall into the gutter. If there is no dip, the water may overflow over the edge of the gutter and fall directly down to the ground and not go into the downspout and thus allowing water to flow away from the house.
I thought this was a great video. However, my main concern is ice damning in the winter. Raising the shingle to slide the metal screen underneath gives me significant pause. You might want to tell viewers to make sure that the roof has a rubber ice barrier 2/3 feet up from roof edge before installing to prevent leak or damage issues. Should be SOP with roof shingle installs, but, in warmer climates not always the case. Otherwise, great presentation. Thanks.
Great job of demonstrating how to install the gutter guards. One question though...would I have to take the gutter guards down to re-shingle my roof? I'd really prefer not to...lol. Your thoughts
When I had my roof done (with the crappy guards on there) the roofers did take them down to re-shingle. Honestly I don't think you *have to* because they only go under the last shingle a few inches.. but I have seen the pro's do it
Thanks for the video! You answered all my questions on installation!
Thank you for watching!
great details explained so anyone should have little trouble understanding the task ahead.Thank You
Thank you for your kind words and for watching, Bob.
You convinced me. Hopefully my Costco will have them again.
Good luck with your project!
Good video. I noticed you still used the drain filters even with the gutter guards in place.
Thanks so much. I did keep them in from the days of the plastic gutter guards.. I figured it can't hurt to have some backup
Excellent video. A couple of thoughts. The gutter guard that worked was the micromesh type. You have them on at the same pitch as the roof,which I have read is *vital* ( if the guards are horizontal,or near so,they will collect debris like a shelf,and stop draining water). And finally,why on earth do you have a downspout strainer? Whatever grit that got through would not be significant,and would only be impeded by the strainer when going down the downspout. One final tip. I have shirts with breast pockets,and if I have to carry a bunch of screws up a ladder,I put a rare earth magnet in the shirt pocket,and plaster the screws on the shirt over the magnet,and pull them off as needed.
First, thank you so much for the kind words and watching the video!
Second, I LOVE the idea of the magnet in the pocket.. thats genius!!! Can you recommend a specific magnet and where to buy it?
The strainer probably is silly.. I am considering removing it for the reason you mentioned.. I guess I just have PTSD from my last gutter system.. As far as the pitch is concerned I don't think it has to be exactly the same as the roof but it should definitely be pitched.. That steeper the pitch the more vital that little valley you create by bending it is so the water does not just run off during heavy rain.
@@Isitworthitreviews I just bought a stack of the cheapest 15mm rare earth magnets I could find on Amazon. All you need is a few of them in your pocket. As to gutter guard pitch, I follow the advice of the guy on this website. He tests gutter guards on his own property,and offers proof that the pitch should be the same as the roof in this short video.
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@@Isitworthitreviews @Isitworthitreviews I just bought a stack of the cheapest 15mm rare earth magnets I could find on Amazon. All you need is a few of them in your pocket. As to gutter guard pitch, I follow the advice of the guy on this website. He tests gutter guards on his own property,and offers proof that the pitch should be the same as the roof in this short video.
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@@Isitworthitreviews I just bought a stack of the cheapest 15mm rare earth magnets I could find on Amazon. All you need is a few of them in your pocket. As to gutter guard pitch, I follow the advice of the guy on this website. He tests gutter guards on his own property,and offers proof that the pitch should be the same as the roof in this short video. This reply keeps vanishing-maybe TH-cam is nervous about weblinks. Try this: Ask The Builder - Which Gutter Guard is the Best?
@@mikedunn7795 This is awesome.. thanks so much for sharing!
LOOKS SO EASY… who knows maybe I can do it myself😅
Great video
Thank you for watching!!
You definitely can!!
Gosh, my daughter and I put these gutter guards on our home. Using tin snips was very difficult in sizing these to fit. Sometimes the gutter guards would be snipped, sometimes snipping was so difficult, we ended up snipping and bending back and forth to break the metal. The mesh was easy to cut.
My guess (and this is only a guess) you need a higher end pair of tin snips. For me it wasn't necessarily incredibly easy like cutting paper. But, I did not find it overly difficult.
How did your project turn out?
I have high quality tinsnips, but it’s very hard to cut the aluminum channels after awhile. These are the solid metal pieces. What I did instead was to use my jigsaw with a metal cutting blade. Makes it super easy. you don’t overcut into the mesh. You also do not distort the solid metal as you would using tin snips.
I just received my box of easy on gutter guard. I called the company to ask where the magnetic drill bit was since it was not in my package. Disappointed to hear they are not providing the magnetic drill bit anymore. I need to go buy one but completely not sure of size or what exactly it is called. Sorry I am so clueless any help with information of what I need to ask for is greatly appreciated. You video was awesome!
Thanks so much for watching... That is disappointing to hear that they no longer include the magnetic drill bit. I am wondering if that is just the Costco package that does as usually there has to be a kind of "value add" with warehouse clubs. When I get home I will check to see if I can see the size of the bit. You CAN use a non magnetic one but the magnetic bit does make life easier (and safer when on the ladder).
@@Isitworthitreviews Thanks replying I am impressed that you continue to reply 2 years after making this video, that is wonderful and so nice of you. Yes I did buy them from Costco. In the Costco box is a bonus offer for a free gutter guard brush after you register your product, you have to pay for shipping and handling (it was $4.99 or $5.99). I just measured the head of the screws and I believe I need a quarter inch bit. Thanks
My Plastic P.O.S. gutter guards are coming off this week and Installing there's ........thanks for the great video !
Thanks for watching Steve.. I had the plastic ones before these too.. these are significantly better
After getting a high-pressure sales call and a cost of $6000!!) from a local installer, I've decided to do this. Thanks for the informative video!
Thanks for watching David... and good luck!
Thank you for the video and the recommendation. Question: why didn't you overlap the pieces and just use one screw to pull them together??
Hm, I guess you *could* do that.. the only negative I would see is creating a little bit of a gap at the overlap point. And also using more material... but I think it could work..
Thank you and again, thank you for the video, I will be using this product.
I agree that these types of gutter guards do a great job of filtering out small debris like pine needles, dirt, leaf buds, berries etc. I have found that the trade off is that this type of debris sits on top of the gutter guard and clogs the micromesh. Because of the debris on top and how small the micromesh is and the steep pitch of your roof I think you’re at risk of the gutter guards being overwhelmed by heavy rains in which case the rain water overflows the edge of your gutter and you’re at risk of the water leaking into your basement. It would have been really helpful to see a video of things in action and footage during a hard rain to see whether the gutter guards restrict the water to the point of causing overflow over the sides of your gutter. I understand no one wants to take video high up on a ladder in a pouring rain and subject their phone or go pro from being ruined but that’s the real test.
I can see your point. I can say that on my lower roof I have seen some pine needles that do tend to stay on the lower part of the gutter guards (never fully covering it) but that is only on my lower roof which roof to gutter is very low slope so the gutter guard is close to being flat.. On my higher roofs the slope is much greater. On those I do not see any debris that stay on the gutter guard. I would anticipate on others higher roofs this would also be the situation. The company does also offer a brush on an adjustable pole for cleaning debris.
Great video. Thank you so much. I really like your detail work.. Its very clean. Cheers.
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words.
Everything that everyone else already said… Excellent video. How did you snip the ends so easily? We have new tin snips and my fella struggled to cut through almost as much as me.
Thanks so much for watching!
It was not easy but having the right product is key.
I used Wiss 9-1/4 in. Compound Action Straight, Left and Right Cut Bulldog Aviation Snip
www.homedepot.com/p/Crescent-Wiss-9-1-4-in-Compound-Action-Straight-Left-and-Right-Cut-Bulldog-Aviation-Snip-M5R/320571770
Thanks!! Well check them out!
Thanks for the video! About to pull the trigger on these. Costco has a 5” and a 6” option. Do I need to really size it up? Or should I just get the 6” and feed any excess underneath the shingles?
I would size it up.. even with the 5" ones there were times the extra was a pain to get under the shingle.. depends on how far down your shingles are glued
I installed guards on my brothers house. Costco had them on sale. I wonder in heavy rains if the water will run over the gutters? Great video thou.
Thank you for watching.. so far I have not had any issues.. and I have had some very heavy rainfall storms roll through
Awesome video. Now I’m ready to tackle it myself. Thanks.💪🏻🙌🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for the great demo and tips. Very informative and thorough. Perhaps next time you could show us how you do inside and outside corners?
Hey Jim, thanks so much for watching. Actually I have a very simple house with no corners.. just straight shots on each side of the house
@@Isitworthitreviews Nice! 👍🏻 Thanks again!
Nice presentation. You did a good job of presenting the steps. I subscribed; be interested in whatever you do next.
Thanks Mark!
Much appreciated. I am looking for my next project now lol.
Thanks for the video. I'm curious why you left your downspout catchers in. Seems like the little bit of debris (shingle dust) that comes in would easily go down the spout - but it looked like yours was backing up a bit on the catcher. I was contemplating if to leave mine in or not when I install these. After seeing that, I think I'll remove them. Just wondered if you've checked them again and kept them there. Thanks again for the helpful video.
Great question. I really didn't think about it. I guess I left them in bc why not and as a secondary backup. I certainly don't think the gutter guards will stop 100% of debris so I think it is a nice backup.. but I think you can get away without having them in.
So how are they doing after a full year? I have pine trees hanging over on both sides of the house because the neighbors use them to mark property lines.
Still holding up very well
Last time I'm installed different brand somehow with snow build up ice when it's started melt water back up inside a house. I'm kind worried about that. Do you have any problem with it. Thanks for share great video.
Thanks Tony. I have not had an issue but I have only had them up for 1 winter.. I will keep a close eye this year and report back.
I see that Costco has this on a 5 inch and 6 inch wide what size is the one on this video ? I don’t have gutters on my roof yet and I’m trying to decide what size will be better thank you for your advice in advance, Great video .
Thanks so much. I believe 5" gutters are the "standard" that are on most houses. I am not sure in what situations other sizes are used.
Great video, all good content no BS "fill chatter", with great examples, explained well! Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words!
Thank you for this video! I almost installed the exact same plastic ones you showed earlier in the video. These look like they are much better quality and appear to be much more effective. One question: how do you get your Christmas lights onto your gutters now lol? I’m mostly kidding, but we do a nice Christmas light display every year and I use the clips for the gutters. Anyway, I’m going to grab some of these guards and get them installed. I just spent two days cleaning out my gutters having never done it in the last 10 years! Thx again!
Thanks so much for watching! I actually do not to lights on the gutters so unfortunately I cannot help with that. I would imagine you can get some kind of clamps that would hold the lights however.
@@Isitworthitreviews Thanks, I found them at Costco today for $1.38 per foot!
Costco for the win!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Thank you for watching
Great video! My question is does the guard lay in between the shingles or would I place it below the shingles in contact with the plywood. Thanks again for your video.
Personally I put it under the shingles but, not on the plywood.. there is a like an adhesive paper (?) stuck on the plywood.. the gutter guards sit on that for me..
I *think* that is the proper way but I am not 100% sure.
This is good but if you live in a high wind velocity zone in FL your shingles will will be stuck to the decking with peel and stick underlayment. . If you pry them up with a bar you void the warranty and also severely reduce the ability to withstand a large storm or hurricane.
Very informative video. What do you do for 90 degree bends/turns? Thanks.
Thanks for watching!!
Luckily I did not have any turns. But, if I did, I would imagine I would treat it similar to how I treated the edge. That is for the portion that would overlap I would most likely cut off the bottom and top solid metal pieces and just let that metal mesh overlap the turn.
Do you ever have any issue with freezing and water running over the top?
I personally have not. But, I cannot say that is representative of everyone.
Thank you for your personal reply.
Thank you for watching!
Very nice and clear presentation. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Nicely done! Not an easy thing to record and do this kind of job…Very informative👋👋
Thanks so much for watching
Thanks, great video and explanation. In your application it looks like a good amount of the gutter guard is under the shingles. Do you think this is enough to secure the gutter guard in place without the attachment screws? This would make any cleaning of the gutters much easier.
I don't think it is enough in high wind environments and when you consider other factors like squirrels and such.. I think you could probably get away with only 2 screws (each a couple inches in on the sides) which would not be too difficult for cleaning purposes.
Hey, great video! My problem is the shingles are glued down and with trying to do the bend down method with the mesh, as instructed, there is absolutely no pitch and might even go the other way . What do you recommend without repositioning the entire gutter which is attached with multiple connections?
Do you mean no pitch to the roof?!?!
There has to be some pitch unless you have a commercial type flat roof..
That said if you don't have much pitch you probably don't have to bend them down.. the purpose of the bend down is to lessen the pitch so the water stays on the mesh longer (and goes through the mesh into the gutter) so the water does not just slide right off and over the gutter defeating the purpose of the gutter.
Thankyou I'm so happy to see your video it's very thoughtful and clearly detailed. Watching you on recording a video upon the ladder and exploring your thoughts .I am interested on working my home now .Thanks
Thank you for watching!!
Yes it does.thanks.
Great video. What is that little ball shaped thing that you have in the down spout part of your gutter? It looks like it is made from a mesh / metal?
Thanks!!
It's a leaf and debris strainer
www.homedepot.com/p/Amerimax-Home-Products-Universal-Aluminum-Leaf-Strainer-21348/303446742
Great instructions. Thanks for taking the time and effort to show us.
Thank you for watching!
You should take the guard sticking down the downspout, out. Then the little bit you do get in you your gutter will flush down the downspout when it rains, or it will build up and clog the downspout. Been doing roofing for 49 years. I do like this product.
Bill, thank you for watching.
But if you take out the guard dont you run the risk of creating a clog in your downspout over time which is a lot more difficult to clean than the screen?
@@Isitworthitreviews the little bit of stuff you get in the gutters will wash it self out.
Great video. I have a 2 story house with steep roofs. I am replacing the gutters with new 6". Have you had any problems with icicles in the winter or with heavy rain? I live in Ohio's snow belt..
I have had them for one winter so far.. and so far no icicles
@@Isitworthitreviews thanks
@@keymedian2 Thank you for watching
Very well done. Answered all my questions and helped me feel confident about my installation. Thanks.
Thanks for watching Paul!!
GREAT VIDEO - no wasted time and to the point - another installer used self tapping screws rather than the provided screws. What do you think?
Thanks so much! I think those could also work but I had no issue with the screws provided and really liked the magnetic bit the company provided.
These come with self tappers, no drilling required
Will a regular drill work? I don’t have an impact driver available right now
I think it will work.. just not as well..
Get an impact driver they are a great help. But, I do think you can get by if you have to with just a drill.
Great job, I just installed these today 9/16/22.. was a breeze. Wish I had seen your video before though. But almost everything you did, I did. I didn't trim the edges though, but was able to butt them pretty close. Didn't use the adhesive either, same reason. Access...Why did you keep the down spout guard in place on the up high gutter. Seemed as though it was starting to get gummed up with the small debris. But man they were so easy to install.
Thanks for watching Steve!
This was a very helpful and well explained video!
Thanks for watching Chris!
You did a first class install. I did mine before watching this of course and was not near as precision with the ends like you but come on, I will be dead before enough debris gets in to clog anything up compared to no guard at all. I also used the sticky strip as I don't plan on messing with them ever again hopefully. I'm an older guy so my time is limited and again by the time it becomes an issue I will be to old to give a crap if I'm even still around.
Haha thanks so much for watching..
I have anxiety and like that I have the ability to check to make sure they are still working well which is why I like screwing them in as it is easily undone.
I know what you mean from one old guy to another old guy 😂
Very helpful instruction. Thanks a lot!
Thanks so much for watching.
@@Isitworthitreviews Can you install the eason on gutter guard on a vinyl gutter? Thanks
@@withoutpassid I would check the manufactures web site but I don't see why you wouldn't be able to do that.
Thk for showing specific details for fit
Thank you for watching!
Excellent instructional video! Very helpful indeed.
Thank you for watching!
Which tin snips did you use? The ones I have won't cut the metal.
Thanks so much for watching. I used Wiss 9-1/4 in. Compound Action Straight, Left and Right Cut Bulldog Aviation Snip
www.homedepot.com/p/Crescent-Wiss-9-1-4-in-Compound-Action-Straight-Left-and-Right-Cut-Bulldog-Aviation-Snip-M5R/320571770
Im installing these now. I am finding my gutters are a little lower so I am having to make a bend. I dumped about a gallon of water on the roof and installing the first piece to test it. I got run of where the water was going over the front of the gutter. I had to adjust the bend so that the gutter guards were at a flatter angle to prevent the runoff. I am hoping this isn't going to negatively impact debris building up on top of the gutter guards. But runoff is unacceptable so.....
thats what they company tells you to do so I think you are OK.. I don't think the debris is going to be an issue but I do think the company will send you a long brush if you want to clean them off
Thanks. This is the best video on this product.
Thanks so much for watching!
I'm looking into gutter guards and it seems like every system has its own pro and cons. Did you experience these when it rained extremely hard? I feel like water will just run off these guards. Thanks.
Great question. If you look at about 11:08 in the video I show how you basically make a groove in the gutter guard to address this. If you look at how the company recommends you do this it is more involved by using 2x4's on the ground to put that bend in the gutter guard.. but in my experience you can do this easily while installing as I showed.
This grove prevents the water from just running over in hard rain.. it works well in my experience
I have these and they work great even in hard downpours.
The only problem I have with wash over is at one valley where two large roof areas come together and only during a big down pour.
Great job explaining this and informative. Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching.