Gutter guards are commonly made for standard 5‑inch and 6‑inch gutters. Kits are sold in a variety of total lengths, typically starting around 50 ft and going up to about 208 ft, with several intermediate kit sizes available.
The guards use a fine mesh with a hole diameter of about 0.157 in (4 mm), which is specified to stop leaves, pine needles and common roofing grit.
Gutter guards are designed to allow smooth, efficient water flow while using a low‑profile design that sits nearly flush with the roofline to help preserve curb appeal.
Kits typically include interlocking panels or plates that total the kit’s advertised linear footage, plus corrosion‑resistant fasteners and screws. Some packages also list bushings and tapping screws among the included hardware.
Many gutter guards are designed for DIY installation—snap‑on or press‑on styles are common, and panels can usually be cut to fit. Some products include pre‑drilled holes and screws; kit contents often list interlocking panels and fasteners (for example, hexagonal tapping screws like M4.8×13 and bushings).
Splash blocks channel water from downspouts away from foundations, dispersing runoff to reduce pooling and erosion. Place them directly under gutter outlets or downspouts on lawns, garden beds, stone areas, or similar surfaces; molded edges and an angled pitch help guide the water across the block.
Example listings include a matching pair of splash blocks measuring about 8 × 21 × 5 inches (sold as two) and a heavier cast‑aluminum splash block listed at 22.5 × 10 × 2 inches (about 5 lb) sold as a single unit.
