Gutter Guards & Roof Protection
A gutter full of dry needles is a fuse leading straight into your attic.
Gutters collect exactly the fuel embers love: dry leaves, pine needles and twigs. Metal gutter guards keep them clean, and non-combustible gutter and downspout materials keep a small ignition from spreading to the eave. Pair this category with ember-resistant vents to close off the roofline.
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Before you buy
- Choose metal (steel or aluminum) guards. Plastic and foam inserts melt and can ignite.
- Micro-mesh guards block needles; larger perforated guards let pine needles through. Match to your trees.
- If you have vinyl gutters, plan to replace with aluminum — vinyl drops burning material onto siding.
- Roof sprinklers and gutter guards conflict on some profiles; check compatibility if you're buying both.
- Clean gutters at the start of fire season regardless of guards.