Use and Care Manual

Determine Slope of Gutter Guard
The ideal slope of the gutter guard is between 5 to 25 degrees. However, if your roof is
steeply pitched or your gutter is hung low, it is recommended to drop the slope of the
gutter guard to between 5 and 10 degrees.
FREEZING CONDITIONS: If you live in an area that is prone to freezing, the following
issues can occur with any gutter guard:
ICICLES & ICE DAMS can form on your gutter during freezing conditions. Ice dams can
cause water to leak back into your home. Icicles can break and cause serious bodily harm
and injury. Properly installed, operated and maintained heating elements on your roof and
gutter can melt icicles and ice dams. Use a local licensed electrical contractor in good
standing for installing any heating element products.
SNOW MELTING and running down your roof can run off the side of the gutter and refreeze
on the ground below. Water frozen on surfaces can create slipping hazards and cause
serious injury and bodily harm.
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