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Gutter Sizing Guide: SMACNA Examples

Most residential gutter overflow problems are sizing problems, not material problems. Here is how SMACNA actually sizes K-style gutters and downspouts — with worked examples for the four metros we work in.

May 9, 202610 min read

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Gutter Guards Compared: LeafFilter vs LeafGuard

Four major gutter guard categories (micromesh, reverse-curve, screen, foam) handle four different debris patterns. Here is which guard actually works for your trees and climate.

May 9, 20269 min read

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