LeafFilter™ Gutter Protection does not prevent nor create ice dams. However, by keeping your gutters free of debris, water will be able to divert through the gutters and away from your home rather than freezing in the eavestrough.

What is the downside of leaf filter?

Disadvantages of LeafGuard

Does not keep 100% of debris out at all times. When it comes to having to clean these gutter systems it will be 5 times the expense compared to a regular open gutter. Extremely heavy, if not installed correctly it could rip right off your home cause thousands of dollars in damage.

Do LeafGuard gutters cause ice dams?

If the gutter guards are not strong enough to withstand this weight, they will buckle into the gutter system creating an obstacle. When this happens, an ice dam forms and causes potential damage to the home. Reverse curve gutter covers quickly freeze on the top and in the opening of the nose of the guard.