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In what season are your gutters most likely to become blocked?
autumn
Even if you have gutter guards, you should still check your gutters for debris, especially in autumn when the trees are shedding their leaves. Snow and ice can also block gutters in the winter.
summer
winter
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How useful are gutter guards?
They totally eliminate the need to clean the gutters.
They reduce the number of times you need to clean the gutters.
Although gutter guards cannot guarantee complete protection from blocked gutters, they'll reduce the number of times your gutters will need cleaning.
They make your gutters resistant to only large twigs.
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How does the "reverse curve" gutter guard stop leaves from entering the gutter?
It reverses the flow of the water.
It is closed except for a tiny slit.
The reverse curve gutter guard covers the gutter, leaving a tiny slit for the water to enter while letting leaves fall to the ground.
It curves upward collecting water.
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What type of gutter guard uses a material with small holes to sift out debris?
barbed wire
cotton
mesh
A mesh gutter guard sifts out debris while allowing water into the gutter.
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What size holes are recommended on a mesh gutter guard?
small
Small holes are less likely to get clogged with debris.
medium
large
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How does a bottle brush gutter guard stop debris from entering the gutter?
The bristles catch debris.
The bristles on a bottle brush gutter guard face upright so that debris can land on them while water flows through them.
The bristles scare away birds.
The bristles clean out the built-up debris in the gutter.
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When are nylon gutter guards especially useful?
summer
winter
Nylon gutter guards help to prevent snow and ice collecting in the gutter during the winter.
autumn
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How do "non-gutter covers" get their name?
They replace the gutter.
Non-gutter covers replace the gutter with a louvered system that diverts rain off the roof. A lot of rain will bypass the gutter, hence the name "non-gutter cover."
They hide the gutter.
They don't actually attach to the gutter.
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What material can be fit into the gutter to prevent debris from entering?
cotton balls
polystyrene
foam
Foam gutter guards fit directly into the gutter. They block debris from entering while allowing water to soak through.
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How can you save money when installing a gutter guard?
Buy the first gutter guard you see.
Install the gutter guard yourself.
If you'd like to install a gutter guard but want to save money, try installing the gutter guard on your own. It's a manageable task for a few pairs of hands.
Clean the gutters regularly instead of using a guard.
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