Autumn has a way of biting you in the back when you have neglected the much-needed eaves trough repair in the summer. The cold wind will be dumping the already dried leaves into your gutter and bringing debris along with them. It will only take a single hefty downpour to trap you into a corner. The clog will force water into places where you and your property are most vulnerable to water damage, without counting the possibility of breeding molds in hidden areas.
A gutter system with mesh or aluminum guards should be able to catch the leaves better than those that leave a gaping open trough. The former may be cheaper than the latter because of the usual nylon material, but it is also more flimsy. Guards made from a solid metal like copper or aluminum may be better at sifting the rainwater through, but it is possible for the debris to just pile on top of it as well. There are new ribbed cover designs that are sloped downwards to solve both issues. Inquire from your roof contractor about this or any other possible option to use on your roof with minimal headaches.
Source: Trinityexteriorsinc.com
