Eagle 1 Rain Gutter Valley Splash Guards, Straight or Bent (2 Per Order) Includes Screws and 1/4" Bit Driver (Classic Bent, Dark Bronze)

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They usually come with either aluminum or stainless steel gutter screws and are outfitted with pre-drilled holes to indicate where the screws go. Professional installation of splash guards, downspout diverters, and downspout extenders seem to be favored by most homeowners. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). That said, splash guards can also be added to existing gutters by experts if you don’t want to do it yourself.

Take note of any spots where you notice water overshooting or overflowing your gutters—that’s where you should install splash guards. Limited Solution: Splash guards are a partial solution; they help with water splash but don’t address other gutter issues like clogging from leaves and debris. Splash guards are usually installed DIY, and they can be screwed directly onto your existing gutters. The corner pieces are particularly useful, because most gutter splashing happens just above the corner, in the valleys of a roof.Installing gutter splash guards can be a DIY home improvement job as long as you’re comfortable working on a ladder with a power drill. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. When water overflows from a spot of your gutters on a regular basis, it can damage the landscaping directly underneath. Basement flooding: A musty, damp odor, mold, and cracks in the floor or walls may signify basement flooding. Place the splash guard atop the gutter lip so that the splash guard’s lip is facing inward and its vertical face is flush against the outer edge of the gutter.

She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers like Hunker and Ranker and has multiple years of experience creating design and DIY content. Make sure there are 48 hours of dry weather ahead before you apply sealant, which will need time to dry. However, if you’re uncomfortable working on a ladder, we recommend hiring a professional gutter company to install your gutter splash guards. Experts recommend cleaning your gutters twice a year, once in spring and once in fall—though you may be able to go longer between cleanings if you have high-quality gutter guards.Next, wearing safety gloves, bend the sheet to create a 1-inch lip along the bottom that will be used to attach to the gutters. Take a look at the corners of the gutter system; this is where you tend to see the most trouble with overshoots. To install a gutter splash guard, apply a thin strip of transparent caulk where the gutter will meet the splash guard. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.