How to Measure for Gutter Leaf Guards

Protect My Gutter, How Do I Know What Size GutterBrush I Need?

Measure gutter across the top from the back where the gutter meets the home to the outer most edge. (See pics below) Most residential gutters will measure approx. 5 inches across the top with the opening being 4.5 inches.

5 Inch Standard K-Style Gutter

Shop 5" GutterBrush

6 Inch Oversize K-Style Gutter

Shop 6" GutterBrush

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If your gutter type and gutter measurement matches the image, click the corresponding button above for more info and place your order. Scroll down to see more gutter styles. Still don't see your gutter type? Then order sizing samples (3 sizes per box) to fit and see which size GutterBrush best fits your gutter.

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Gutter Proper Fit

GutterBrush should fill your gutters as much as possible without overly compressing the bristles. Ideally your fit will result in a raised / rounded profile with the brush slightly higher than the top of the gutter which helps direct leaves and debris over the edge of the gutter.

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5 Gutter Guard Sizes for large gutters and small gutter clog protection

Custom and Other Gutters

GutterBrush comes in 5 sizes, of which the actual bristle diameters are 3.25", 4.25", 5.25", 6.5" and 8". Choose the size that best fills the width of the gutter without overly compressing the bristles; a raised or "crowned" profile is desirable but not imperative.

Gutter Guard for Fascia Gutters:

Do you have Fascia Style Rain Gutters? (depicted below, common in Western U.S) CLICK HERE for more information about how our gutter guard works protecting Fascia gutters. Fascia Style gutters come in a few different configurations and we have found that most fascia gutters seem to be protected best when outfitted with Standard GutterBrush for 5" gutters, which has an actual diameter of 4.25 inches.

Gutter Guard for HALF ROUND GUTTERS

GutterBrush customers love GutterBrush protecting their 5" and 6" half round gutters! This historic ornamental gutter style (depicted to the right) has made a huge resurgence in recent years. Residential GutterBrush sizing samples are available to check the optimal gutter fit, but in most cases the 5" half round gutter requires Standard GutterBrush for 5" gutters (4.25" dia.) while the 6" half round gutter requires Oversized GutterBrush for 6" gutters (5.25" dia.). Yes, much of the GutterBrush is visible above the gutter; GutterBrush customers say they love the function, and the fact that the brush is neatly visible is an excellent and interesting conversation piece for those strolling past.

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Clog Protection for Metal or Steel Building Gutters:

Metal building gutters come in many different sizes and profiles. GutterBrush comes in large sizes to fit metal building gutters. The best GutterBrush fit should fill the width of the steel building gutter without overly compressing the bristles. It may not be possible to have a crowned or raised bristle profile, because often with metal buildings, the front edge of the gutter is designed to be even higher than the roof drip edge; because the front edge of the gutter is strapped to the upper portion of the roof panel ribs.

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