Are Gutter Guards Worth It?

Guard Types, Payback Maths & What They Cannot Fix

Gutter guards are one of the few home upgrades where the answer genuinely depends on your house rather than the brand. Two identical homes on the same street can get completely different value from the same product, and the deciding factor is what grows above the roof. This guide sets out when guards clearly pay off, when they do not, how micro-mesh, perforated aluminium, plastic screen and foam inserts really compare, and the installation details that protect the roof edge.