Plastic Store Bought Leaf Guards – Do They Work?

There are many different types of leaf and protection systems on the market. Most of the time what you will find in the big box stores is a plastic leaf guard. Do they work?

Plastic gutter guards do actually keep leaves out of gutters. Unfortunately, as with most things, you get what you pay for. While inexpensive, plastic leaf guards allow pine needles, dirt, and debris to enter right in through the large holes in them. Below is an image taken from the video which shows a plastic leaf guard that allowed enough debris in to grow plants:

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