Commonly referred to as helicopters, maple seeds are a threat to gutters. Falling by the thousands in some areas, it is difficult to prevent them from filling the interiors of gutters, clogging downspouts and then causing water infiltration with undrained water rising to the roof or falling close to the foundations.

Here are some tips for choosing a leaf guard that will protect your gutters against this epidemic.

Size of the perforated holes in the eavestrough

The size of the holes is a determining factor in selecting a leaf guard. The ideal product comes with holes whose size offers a perfect balance between effective drainage of water and adequate protection against debris. In the case of a property located in an area where there are many samaras, simply make sure that the holes are small enough not to let them into the gutter. Alu-Rex specialists worked for several years on the Alu-Perf^TM technology.

Surface of the leaf guard membrane

Some eavestroughs have a surface that prevents debris from being blown away easily by the wind. This will cause debris to remain on top of the membrane, which could, in the long term, prevent rainwater from draining adequately. Usually, a smooth aluminum surface is perfect to prevent debris from sticking to it.

How the leaf guard is attached

The installation technique will vary based on the selected type of leaf guard. A leaf guard model that is screwed in or clipped in place will be more securely anchored and will let less debris, such as helicopters, into the gutter. A leaf guard that is just put in place or fixed using small supports will be frailer and less likely to prevent samaras from penetrating into the gutter system in the long term.

It’s time to shop for an effective leaf guard if you wish to prevent helicopters from penetrating into your gutters! Discover the Gutter Clean System right away.