Gutter Foam Inserts Review
Here is a review that i left on another website it sums up my experience in more detail.
Gutter foam inserts review. Not only does gutter guard foam only last for a few years it is also ineffective. Product comes in 4 ft. Foam gutter guards are ineffective. The fact is polyether or polyurethane foam is just foam.
It s supposed to last nearly forever and the basic idea is that the foam fills the. But even the best gutter filter foam inserts rarely last more than a year or two before their top surface is complete trash. By buying a new foam gutter guard every few years you will actually end up spending more money. Sections made from polyether outdoor durable foam this lightweight insert won t crumble dent bend or cave in allowing for satisfied customers.
Gutter pro inserts fit the 5k style gutter which is the most common sized gutter in both usa and canada. A couple of years ago i wrote a favourable review of the gutter foam in hindsight i should. It s a foam material that you can install in your own gutters with no special tools. Most sponge gutter guards consist of an open cell polyurethane insert or an insert made of foam.
1 16 of 134 results for foam gutter inserts gutterstuff guard 5 inch k style foam gutter filter insert with year round leaf protection easy diy installation 8 x 4 32 feet 4 6 out of 5 stars 283. The installation of this gutterstuff gutter guard is simple and it is an ideal gutter guard system for those who want cost effective and reliable gutter protection. Sections and it will keep debris from collecting while still allowing water to flow through. Sponge gutter guards are a do it yourself product and can be found at most home improvement stores.
It gives us a good chuckle when we see a gutter filter with a 3 5 or 15 year warranty or something like that. Gutter stuff foam gutter protection system mediocre product we installed gutter stuff two years ago. The product was kind of pricey but the concept seemed good. Okay sure some are better than others.
I like the foam for the gutters. Be cautious of warranties that state that gutter guard foam lasts more than a few years as this claim is almost always false. This foam or sponge acts as a trap by intending to filter any large debris out of the water that flows down the gutter. The foam insert fits tightly in the gutter system hence providing adequate coverage and protection without compromising on aesthetics.
Here is a list of other gutter leaf protection products you can use instead of the gutter foam. Reviewed in the united states on december 3 2014. It also prevents mosquitoes from breeding in the gutter. I went with the pro because it is guaranteed to last longer than the original product i used.