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Gutter Screens or Gutter Covers: Which One is Right for You?

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Picture this: your gutters are freshly cleaned or newly installed, and you feel a wave of relief knowing they’re in perfect shape. But then—like clockwork—a leaf drifts down and lands inside. How long before your gutters start filling up with leaves and debris again?

If this scenario sounds familiar, it’s time to explore ways to protect your gutter system. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Read on to compare gutter covers and gutter screens to find the best option for your home.

Gutter Covers: What Are They?

Gutter covers are designed to sit over your gutters, preventing debris from falling in while still allowing water to flow through. Instead of rainwater dropping directly into the gutters, it glides over the cover’s curved surface before landing inside.

✅ Pros of Gutter Covers:

  • Highly effective at blocking most debris

  • Allows water to flow smoothly into the gutters

  • Reduces the need for frequent gutter cleaning

❌ Cons of Gutter Covers:

  • May impact the visual appeal of your home

  • More challenging to install without professional help

Gutter Screens: What Are They?

Gutter screens are made from metal or mesh-like material and sit directly on top of your gutters. They allow water in through small perforations while blocking larger debris.

✅ Pros of Gutter Screens:

  • More affordable and easier to install

  • Blends seamlessly with your existing gutter system

  • Effectively prevents larger debris from clogging gutters

❌ Cons of Gutter Screens:

  • Small debris (pine needles, tiny seeds) can slip through

  • Requires more frequent cleaning to remove debris buildup

Which Option Is Best for Your Home?

Choosing between gutter covers and screens depends on your priorities—whether it’s aesthetics, maintenance, or cost. Still unsure? Give Gutters R Us a call at 269-781-5935, and we’ll help you find the perfect solution!

The Benefits of Clean Gutters and Gutter Protection

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Prevent Roof Damage

Clogged gutters trap wet debris, leading to serious roofing issues like roof rot, mold, and mildew. Over time, this can compromise your home’s structure and even impact indoor air quality, posing health risks to occupants.

Avoid Foundation Damage

When gutters can’t properly drain due to blockages, water can seep into the framework and foundation, causing costly damage. One common sign? A flooded basement, especially during snowmelt. Persistent or prolonged flooding can lead to cracks in the foundation, weakening the entire structure.

Protect Your Lawn & Prevent Pests

Proper gutter drainage directs excess water away from your property, preventing lawn damage and standing waterwhere mosquitoes breed. It also helps keep fertilizer in place and protects plants from overwatering, keeping your landscaping healthy and vibrant.

Need installation, cleaning, or repairs for your gutters, screens, or covers? Call us today for a free estimate!

We offer Champion Gutter Guards, Made in the U.S.A!

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Champion Gutter Guard was designed through a collaboration between engineers and gutter installation experts to be a product that homeowners love and that dealers love to install. Our goal is to bring a gutter protection product to market that above all functions reliably, is simple to install, and a superior value.

The product features a Type 30 surgical grade stainless steel micro mesh from McNichols Company in Washington State with openings measuring .0213”, 590 microns. Competitors often use a finer mesh that is much more likely to require periodic maintenance. The holes are small enough to keep out roof granules, pine needles, and any larger debris from entering the gutters but are large enough to allow pollen and bio-organic material to pass through and flush out the gutter system.

The frame base is comprised of .019” aluminum supplied from Alsco Metals Corporation of Virginia. It is made from the same material and gauge as downspouts and has the same manufacturer’s materials warranty. Approximately 92% is recycled aluminum.

*Highly durable wire gauge, non-corrosive, surgical grade stainless steel micro mesh keeps out all debris. The mesh will never shred or fray when cutting.

*Optimal hole size for guaranteed maximum water consumption at 60 gallons per minute, 150” per hour.

*The stainless steel screen is held in place to the solid aluminum substrate with double crimped Pittsburgh seams. There are no glues, pins or caulkings used in the production.

*Virtually maintenance-free. Accumulation of debris on top of the system is rare. In almost all cases little to no maintenance is required. Depending on conditions, stubborn accumulations of debris may have to occasionally be removed from the top of the product.

*One piece aluminum frame for maximum strength. 46” panel length. Fascia mount dramatically strengthens the entire gutter system.

*Non-intrusive design maintains home appearance. Fascia mount installs without lifting shingles.

*Installs fast and easy with no overlapping of panels required or any additional accessories of any kind, although screws are not supplied.

*Installs on most rain gutter styles including K-style 5” or 6” wide. Custom widths for Industrial 7” or 8” wide and for Half Round are also available.

Watch our gutter takedown and reinstallation video of a complete house!

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Done by Gutters R Us located in Marshall, MI.

We offer residential & commercial services in Marshall, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Jackson, Charlotte, Albion, Olivet, Tekonsha, Coldwater, & Union City.

Call or stop in for a free estimate today! (269) 781-5935

Hello Spring! Time to peek into those gutters.

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What does your gutter system do?

Gutter blockage prevents your gutters from doing their job of funneling rain water away from your roof, home, lawn, and driveway. While not responsible for any immediate damage, clogged gutters cause long term problems for your property.

Benefits of Clean Gutters and Screens or Covers

Prevent Roof Damage

Blocked gutters means that the wet debris stays exactly where it lands. This leads to many roof afflictions, such as roof rot, mold, and mildew, which can ultimately affect the health of the home and those who inhabit it.

Avoid Foundation Damage 

Gutters that don’t properly drain water due to blockage can also cause problems to the framework and foundation of the home or property. A common symptom of blocked gutters, especially when snow is melting, is a flooded basement. Repeated flooding or flooding that lasts for a long duration of time can cause cracks in the foundation of the building.

Protect Lawn and Prevent Bugs

Proper drainage from the gutters away from the property will keep the lawn protected from pooling of excessive rain water by your gutters. Keeping the lawn free of extra rainwater and runoff prevents pools where mosquitoes can hatch. It also helps protect the life of plants who may die from overwatering, as well as protect your lawn from fertilizer washing away.

Give us a call with any questions or to schedule a free estimate for gutter, screen or cover install, cleaning, or repairs.

The Gutters R Us Way.

“We Deliver What We Promise.”