Introducing Aluflow® Gutter Leaf Guard

Each autumn, falling leaves clog gutters and create big maintenance challenges for homeowners.

Although debris can build up in a gutter throughout the year, it is when the lovely autumn trees start shedding their leaves that the real battle begins!

If not sorted quickly, clogged gutters can cause major problems with blocking and drainage. Often issues are exacerbated by freezing and winter weather.

Not only can blocked gutters cause issues and damp damage, but they can also create time-consuming and tiring maintenance.

What is the solution to gutters blocking?

We are pleased to introduce the best solution to reduce gutter blockage: Aluflow Gutter Leaf Guard.

Aluflow® Leaf Guard is the perfect way to protect your aluminium guttering from clogging, blocking and pooling.

The majority of gutter drainage issues are caused by leaves and debris building up in the guttering, so gutter guards are a huge win for homeowners.

Our Aluflow® rain gutter guards are manufactured from aluminium for a robust long-lasting finish. Unlike plastic gutter mesh, which snaps with ease, these metal gutter guards for leaves have unbeatable strength.

Aluminium construction has a sustainability benefit as it can be fully recycled and produces less waste. Aluminium has a high strength-to-width ratio, meaning it’s strong enough to withstand heavy debris and also lightweight enough for easy handling.

The low profile design blends in with the roofline for a subtle finish.

How do Gutter Guards stop gutters from blocking?

Leaf guard prevents leaves or debris from clogging up your gutters by stopping them from resting down in the gutter. The leaf guard acts as protection by holding the leaves up for them to then simply blow away in the wind.

Without Aluflow® leaf guard, leaves and debris sit in the aluminium gutter and break down into a dirty mush over time. This then reduces or completely stops water drainage.

By preventing leaves from clogging gutters, it provides proper water flow down the gutter system which is essential for safeguarding the lifespan of your guttering.

Undisturbed waterflow means longer-lasting guttering.

What are the best types of gutter guards?

The best type of gutter guard is an aluminium leaf guard as it provides the most effective protection whilst offering greater longevity than plastic alternatives.

If you have researched gutter guards for your home, you may have seen gutter hedgehog brush leaf guard products, however, these types of designs have a major flaw.

The primary disadvantage of a hedgehog gutter brush is that the spikes sit in the gutter and can actually catch and hold debris, rather than allowing for it to be blown away freely.

Counterintuitively, the bristly design makes it prone to moss and gunk build-up as the leaves sit down into the gutter within the spikes.

What’s more, hedgehog gutter guards also require yearly removal and cleaning, which defeats the point of installing a leaf guard in some ways!

In comparison, a proper gutter guard covers the full opening of the gutter for maximum leaf capture.

Aluflow Leaf Guard’s full cover width also runs over the full length of the guttering, including running outlets, to act as a downpipe leaf guard as well.

Additionally, the Aluflow® leaf guard holds the leaves up above the top lip of the gutter so the wind can easily blow the leaves away.

How to install gutter leaf guard?

Proper gutter leaf guard is easy to install for both DIYers and trade professionals if you choose a quality system, like Aluflow® aluminium guttering. You can install it yourself in just minutes!

We produce Aluflow® Leaf Guard in handy 1 metre lengths for easy handling. This is an important feature as heavy systems add risk when working at heights to install the guttering.

Aluflow® Gutter Leaf Guard has been designed with the installer in mind, so it has a straightforward slot in installation. Simply slot Aluflow® leaf guard into the rear channel of the gutter profile to install it, between the gutter bracket and the back of the gutter.

The profile is manufactured for a tight fit; however, you can also use additional stainless steel grub screws along the front edge occasionally to add extra fixing strength. This may be wise in windy locations.

Eavestrough leaf guard is easy to install but it is important to always take the necessary safety precautions when working at heights. If you are unsure, then please use a professional installer who will have the correct equipment/scaffolding to complete the task safely.

How to stop leaves from clogging guttering?

Upgrade your guttering with Aluflow® Leaf Guard today to stop leaves clogging your gutters and blocking your downpipes.

Installing a gutter leaf guard can substantially reduce the amount of maintenance and cleaning your guttering will require each year.