LeafFilter vs. Hood Guards

Hood gutter guards feature a large opening that runs the entire length of the gutter, allowing debris to enter and clog your gutter system.

Hood gutter guards feature a large opening that runs the entire length of the gutter, allowing debris to enter and continually clog your gutters. Once installed under your first row of shingles, hood style guards will cause water to run off, damaging your landscaping and contributing to basement flooding and foundation issues.

Once your gutters fill with debris, you’ll have to remove the hood gutter cover entirely to clean inside the gutter. This process can be time-consuming — if not impossible. You may even need to contact a professional to fix the problem for you.

Many hood gutter guards are backed with warranties that support routine gutter cleanings. Why? They simply cannot guarantee that the gutter will remain free of debris.

Installation may require screwing the product into your roof shingles, which will cause major water damage and can void your roof warranty.

Some hood gutter covers require you to replace your existing gutters with an entirely new system, which is expensive and unnecessary if you already have gutters that are in good shape.

There’s no question about it – LeafFilter is the best gutter guard on the market. The proven 3-step installation process combined with a superior product design provide unparalleled protection from the damages of clogged gutters. Even better, with a lifetime, transferable warranty, LeafFilter will provide you with peace of mind that your home – and your family – will be protected for life.