Icicles

Can icicles form on the gutter guard? It’s important to note that icicles can form on ANY gutter guard, including the possibility of ice dams. CAUTION: ICICLES & ICE DAMS can…

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Streaks

My gutter has streaks (tiger striping) down the side of the gutter, where did they come from? This is where discolored streaking appears on the front side of a gutter…

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Trough

Will the trough in the front of the gutter guard cause debris to pile up? The front trough acts as a motivator for the water to go straight into the…

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Roof Grit

Will roof sand grit clog the stainless steel micro-mesh holes? About 99% of the time the small roof sand grit will not clog the mesh. You can have challenges with…

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Pollen

Will pollen clog the stainless steel micro-mesh holes? We use a 30mesh (that is 30×30 holes/square inch) which is more effective than smaller hole sizes at keeping out pollen. The…

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Moss

Will moss grow on the stainless steel micro-mesh? Moss will grow on anything, except copper and zinc for the most part, so the answer is yes. Moss can grow on…

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