Gutter Guard, Fits for 2.8" ~ 3.7" Round Downspout, 304 Stainless Steel Rigid Filter Strainer, Stops Leaves Seeds and Other Debris, Gutter Cleaning Tool – 4 Pack

I have a tree that occasionally drops small branches on my roof and I was worried they'd get go down and get stuck somewhere inaccessible in my gutter downspouts or, worse, in the underground drain pipe the downspouts connect to that goes underground all the way out to the curb in the front of my house. A clog would cause issues and would be a pain to unclog. Better to avoid the potential issue by stopping material before it goes down the "drain." While I'd thought about installing the gutter covers (the ones that install across the top of gutters and allow water to drain through while leaves "wash off" the gutter), I don't have that much debris to worry about and wanted a quick/cheap solution. This type of drop-in solution was super-quick (I installed all four in 10min total, and pretty much all of that time was moving the ladder to the next drain). While these were a bit more expensive than others I looked at, these appear to be more sturdy and the mesh sizing was perfect. Too small a mesh and they'd clog easily/often. These worked perfect and I'd recommend them for a quick solution. Note: If you have tons of leaves in your gutter, these or anything similar will almost certainly get clogged at the gutter drain (you'd have to go up and clean the leaves out of the mesh at the drain). For a "tons of leaves" situation, you should probably bite the bullet and get the complete gutter cover type solution.

Heavy duty, quality material, and perfect fit for my copper gutters. Look at the dimensions carefully as the heavy duty construction does not allow for any other shape than round. If you have a rectangular down spout opening or the opening is even slightly smaller, this is not for you. If round and of the right diameter then you cannot find a cage of better construction and it works as designed with the small debris passing through while the clogging leaves stay out.

The Gutter Guard 3 Inch 304 Stainless Steel Filter Strainer is a great way to keep your gutters clean and free of debris. The filter is made of high-quality stainless steel, so it is durable and corrosion-resistant. It is also easy to install and remove, so you can clean it out as needed. The filter is designed to catch leaves, twigs, and other debris before it can clog your gutters. This helps to prevent water damage to your home and foundation. The filter is also effective at catching seeds, which can prevent weeds from growing in your gutters. The Gutter Guard 3 Inch 304 Stainless Steel Filter Strainer is a great investment for any homeowner. It is easy to use and maintain, and it can help to protect your home from water damage. Pros: Durable stainless steel construction Easy to install and remove Catches leaves, twigs, and other debris Prevents water damage to your home and foundation Effective at catching seeds Cons: Can be a bit expensive May need to be cleaned more often in areas with heavy debris Overall: The Gutter Guard 3 Inch 304 Stainless Steel Filter Strainer is a great way to keep your gutters clean and free of debris. It is made of high-quality materials, it is easy to use, and it can help to protect your home from water damage. If you are looking for a durable and effective gutter guard, I highly recommend this product.

I have 1 downspout that starlings loves to build nests in, in the spring. I decided to look for a guard after dragging the ladder out for the fifth spring in a row. I started to buy the cheaper mesh models until I saw a picture of an actual install where it looked a crushed mess. Like someone had installed it after a fight with their wife. I decided to buy this model because it looked sturdier and it is. It was easy to install, heavy enough it won’t blow out with a small amount of sidewall pressure, and since it’s stainless steel it shouldn’t rust in the gutter. It arrived in a well designed box that protected it from being bent in transit. I don’t normally leave reviews but I felt this one deserved it. Ordering the wrong size must be an issue for some people because they emailed me to confirm the sizing. I had pre measured the opening while cleaning out the starling nest, 2.625”. I had to slightly bend the tips for a snug fit. Great product and caring service.

Heavy duty and does the job well. I have what is probably on most American home’s downspouts. This 2 inch size fits into the opening perfectly and would definitely keep debris from clogging your downspout. The 3 inch size is too big. Would definitely purchase again.

These downspout strainers are very heavy and solid. I needed to bend the bottom prongs a bit to fit the downspout well, but it was easy to do by hand. You may need to lift your shingles up slightly to get the strainer in - wait for a warm day when the shingles are soft and pliable. These are much more solid than either plastic strainers or the expanded metal ones with the much smaller diamond openings that are formed from flat sheets of expanded metal. I had tried the expanded metal type when we first bought our home 20+ years ago and they quickly plugged up and need to be cleaned in no time. I later switched to this type years ago and they allow smaller debris to pass through (small stuff that won't clog your downspouts or pipes) but block large leaves and other debris. Yes - you may have to periodically clear them after a heavy drop of leaves or helicopters. Keep in mind the purpose of these strainers is to keep your downspouts and pipes clear - they do not keep your gutters clear (you need to buy gutter guards for that). But with the generous openings, the time between cleanings is greatly extended compared to the expanded metal type. Our old strainers of a similar type were galvanized steel, not stainless, and it was time to replace them. This type was not available from local stores any longer, so I was glad to find them here.

These gutter drain guards fit great and allow for good flow, but still block large items that can clog drains. Very good material and build quality.

These are well made of heavy duty stainless steel and I wish I could have kept them. I measured my downspout opening and the 3” ones fit my 2.5” inside diameter opening. The problem was the larger globe top on these guards is too big to fit between the front of the roof drip edge and the front of the gutter. I could have unscrewed the gutter to lower them so these would fit, but that would make taking off for cleaning a pain. Also, the top globe part is too rigid to bend to fit. The lower legs bend easily for fitting in downspouts. These would be 5 stars if they fit and I think they would be less prone to clogging than the standard wire mesh kind. If they made these without the globe top they would be a more universal fit.