Gutter Guard: The Three Types  So you’ve decided to cover your
gutters with a gutter guard. Now you’re faced with a choice:
which kind to get? There are three basic kinds, two more common
than the other.  Mesh Screens  Mesh screens have been around
since the beginning of the gutter guard business. They range
from simple plastic diamond grids that screw into your gutters,
all the way up to technologically complex systems such as
LeafFilter, which use multiple screens to capture debris and
grit.  Mesh screens have a distinct advantage: cost. While the
really good systems will be relatively costly, if you really
want to toss on a mesh screen, an afternoon at the hardware
store and on a ladder will likely have it installed for you.
Granted, you’ll likely be going back and reinstalling the
cheaper options, which are designed to be screwed into your roof
or otherwise fastened to your gutter: this is where you get what
you pay for.  Their big disadvantage? Cleaning. While the
screens will be able to keep debris out