Reverse Curve Gutter Covers

Amerimax covers their product with a 10 year warranty and claims that it can be used on three different sizes of k style gutters.

Reverse curve gutter covers. From foam inserts to brushes to mesh guards you can choose from a myriad of diy and professionally installed options. There are many kinds of gutter guard or gutter cover products out there. Reverse curve gutter guards otherwise known as surface tension gutter guards are one of the most popular guards that are available on today s market. These guards are made with a curved sheet of metal or plastic material that are installed onto your existing gutters.

4 inch 5 inch and 6 inch. The debris is intended to fall off the curve while surface tension pulls the water into a small opening on the outside. In addition the snap on curved end of the guard means that tools are not necessary for installation making it easy for all homeowners to use. The cover has a curved nose that extends past the edge of the gutter yet it enables rainwater to flow naturally into the gutter system thanks to surface tension.

Reverse curve gutter guards can help you avoid gathering leaves in your gutters. Reverse curve gutter guards re made from lightweight metal or molded plastic and water does not flow through them but rather over the top and around a downward curve before dropping into the. Once the curve is coated you can t rely on surface tension to pull water around the curve. This dirty oily water wraps round the curve and coats it.

The rounded hood of a reverse curve guard creates a surface tension guiding the rainwater downward and through the opening. This slop makes the leaves flow down and not let them accumulate and coagulate the gutter and lets all the debris fall freely in the ground. The reverse curve gutter guard covers the entire open mouth of the gutter with a slight curve so that any water or debris gets directed toward the edge. Reverse curve type of the gutter guards uses the natural slope of the roof to allow the leaves and all the dirt to flow down via the side slots and the solid covering.