Do your research BEFORE you buy!
Doing research before you buy your next gutter system isn’t just smart—it can save you from expensive problems that many homeowners don’t see coming until it’s too late. Gutters aren’t all built or installed the same, and the wrong choice can lead to overflow during heavy rain, ice buildup in winter, foundation damage, roof issues, and constant maintenance. Many systems look good in a sales pitch but fail in real-world conditions because they rely on screens, filters, or designs that restrict water flow and clog over time. By taking the time to research, you can understand how different systems actually perform—how they handle heavy rain, debris, and freeze-thaw cycles—and whether the installation method truly protects your home. It also helps you evaluate long-term value, not just upfront cost, by considering durability, warranty, and maintenance needs. In the end, doing your homework ensures you’re investing in a system that works with your home, protects your property, and delivers performance you can rely on year after year.
Research what your Gutters should Provide:
Before investing in Ever Clean Gutters—or any gutter system—it’s worth doing a little homework. Gutters are a long-term purchase, and not all brands perform the same. Here’s why researching first pays off:
- Understand Real Maintenance Needs: Some “maintenance-free” claims can be misleading. Reading reviews and checking warranties lets you see how often you’ll really need to clean or service them.
- Check Warranty and Service Quality: A strong warranty is only as good as the company’s responsiveness. Investigate customer feedback on installation quality and service follow-up.
- Avoid Costly Replacements: Choosing a brand without understanding its track record can lead to clogs, leaks, or early replacement, turning a big investment into an even bigger expense.
- Ensure your Gutters have Self-Cleaning Technology: You should know that a well-designed gutter system requires self-cleaning technology; this enables the maintenance free guttering to perform optimally long term. This will save you time of cleaning, as well as potential ladder accidents. Did you know … over 200,000 people visit the hospital ER each year with ladder accidents? Stop cleaning your gutters.
Research what you should Avoid:
- Beware of Gutter Hoods: Improperly installed gutter “hoods” may result in wood rot and or affect the roof shingle manufacturer warranty. Ever Clean Gutter System mounts to the fascia board up and under the roof’s drip edge, the right way!
- Beware of Gutter Mesh Screens or Gutter Toppers: Be cautious of any system whose basic function is limited to top filtration, such as gutter hoods that rely on holes or slots; they will soon fail when debris quickly fills all the holes and prevents any water from entering the gutter. These systems are NOT maintenance free.
- Beware of One-Piece Gutters: Guard yourself from potential wood rot and gutter overflow associated with a one-piece design is installed with pitch towards the downspout. Take the time to research the problems associated with them including clogging and overflow issues.
- Beware of Installation & Gutter Mounting: Did you realize clog free systems must mount to your fascia board behind the roof drip edge? They should never require any alterations to the existing roof like mounting under the shingles or installing any additional flashing/drip edge as either may void your roof’s manufacturer and installation warranties.
