Gutterglove (often searched as gutter glove) is a stainless steel micro-mesh gutter guard that Gutterglove Inc. has manufactured in the United States since 2000. The detail almost every review gets wrong: there is no single Gutterglove warranty. The company publishes four different terms on the same core mesh, from 25 years on a retail aluminum guard up to 50 years on a Gutterglove Pro dealer install. Price splits the same way, roughly $2 to $4 per linear foot for the Home Depot DIY kit against $20 to $45 per foot installed. Buying Gutterglove is really about choosing the channel.
What is Gutterglove (also spelled gutter glove)?
Gutterglove is a two-part gutter guard: a fine stainless steel micro-mesh screen sitting on a rigid extruded aluminum support frame. The mesh blocks leaves, pine needles, seed pods, and most shingle grit while letting rainwater pass through into the gutter. It sits over standard 5-inch and 6-inch K-style gutters and does not require a specific gutter brand.
The design goal is to keep debris on top of the guard, where wind and rain can carry it off, rather than inside the trough. Gutterglove publishes its mesh as a “heavy 30 mesh,” meaning roughly 30 openings per inch in each direction, which stops far finer material than foam inserts, brush guards, or perforated aluminum screens. It is one of the original entries in the micro-mesh gutter guards category rather than a reverse-curve or surface-tension design, a distinction we unpack in micro-mesh versus reverse-curve gutter guards.
Gutterglove Pro review: what the dealer-installed system actually gets you
Gutterglove Pro is the dealer-installed line, sold through certified GutterglovePRO installers rather than a store shelf. The guard itself is the same stainless steel micro-mesh on an extruded aluminum frame that the retail kits use. What the dealer channel adds is the longest term Gutterglove publishes anywhere, a 50-year limited parts warranty on both the aluminum and the stainless guards, plus an installer workmanship warranty on the labor. Expect roughly $20 to $45 per installed linear foot.
Physically, a Gutterglove Pro job is built from 4-foot sections sized for 5-inch or 6-inch gutters, per the Gutterglove Pro stainless steel FAQ. That FAQ also describes the mesh as a “heavy 30 mesh (larger, more rigid wire size)” and notes that most hail will not cause significant damage, though severe hail that damages the building structure can also hit the guard. The front trough, in Gutterglove’s words, “motivates water to go straight into the gutter,” and the rear rail is intentionally shorter than the front so the guard can slip under the first course of shingles.
So what are you actually paying the premium for? Three things, in order of real value: the warranty step up (50 years published versus 30 years on the equivalent Home Depot stainless box), the labor coverage a certified dealer adds on top, and not going up a ladder yourself. The mesh is not the differentiator. If a dealer quote leans on mesh superiority rather than those three, push back and ask for the warranty document.
One caveat worth knowing before you sign. Gutterglove Pro’s own site is not internally consistent on warranty length: the warranty page says 50 years, while a FAQ answer on the same domain still points to a 40-year warranty. Get the number you were sold in writing on the contract, with the product line named.
Gutterglove warranty by channel: 25 to 50 years on the same mesh
Gutterglove publishes at least four different warranty lengths across its own properties, and the split is by sales channel, not by mesh quality. Dealer-installed Gutterglove Pro carries the longest published term. The Home Depot retail line carries the shortest. Every one of them is a limited parts warranty, which covers the guard, not the labor to take it off and put it back.
| Channel and brand | Product | Published term | Where Gutterglove publishes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gutterglove Pro (dealer install) | Stainless Steel Micro-Mesh | 50 years, limited parts | gutterglovepro.com warranty page |
| Gutterglove Pro (dealer install) | All-Aluminum | 50 years, limited parts | gutterglovepro.com warranty page |
| Gutterglove Pro (conflicting FAQ answer) | Stainless Steel Micro-Mesh | 40 years | gutterglovepro.com Pro Stainless FAQ |
| LeafBlaster Pro (independent contractors) | All LeafBlaster Pro products | 40 years | gutterglove.com FAQ |
| Gutter Guard by Gutterglove (The Home Depot) | Stainless Steel Micro-Mesh | 30 years, limited parts | gutterguard.com warranty page |
| Gutter Guard by Gutterglove (The Home Depot) | All-Aluminum | 25 years, limited parts | gutterguard.com warranty page |
| Other DIY retail brands (Easy On, Atlas SS, Raptor) | Stainless Steel Micro-Mesh | 30 years | gutterglove.com FAQ |
| Other DIY retail brands (Atlas, Raptor, Gutter Guard) | All-Aluminum | 25 years | gutterglove.com FAQ |
Read across that table and the dealer question answers itself in numbers. On comparable stainless steel micro-mesh, the dealer channel publishes roughly 50 years against the retail box’s 30, a 20-year gap on hardware that is fundamentally the same product. Whether 20 extra years of parts coverage is worth five to ten times the price per foot is a judgment call, but at least it is now a specific trade rather than a vague “professional grade” claim.
Three practical warnings. First, “limited parts” means Gutterglove ships you replacement guard, and nothing more; removal and reinstallation labor is on you unless your installer wrote it into their own workmanship warranty. Second, none of these published terms is a no-clog performance guarantee, which is a real difference from LeafFilter’s transferable lifetime no-clog language. Third, warranty length is a proxy for confidence, not a promise of performance, so weigh it alongside the installed price in our gutter guard cost by brand comparison.
Who makes Gutterglove, and where?
Gutterglove Inc. was founded in 2000 by Robert Lenney, who ran a tree care company in Northern California, and the business was California-based for its first two decades. It is no longer headquartered there. Both gutterglovepro.com and gutterguard.com now list the corporate address as 4020 Aspen Grove Dr., Suite 350, Franklin, TN 37067.
The move was announced in November 2021 by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, which described Gutterglove relocating its headquarters “from Roseville, California to Franklin, Tennessee” with a commitment of $720,800 and 20 new jobs in Williamson County. Manufacturing is a separate story: Gutterglove’s own history page describes opening a plant in LaVergne, Tennessee near Nashville in 2020 while continuing to run its Roseville, California operation, so the company builds product on both coasts to support fast national shipping. If you have read that Gutterglove is “a California company,” that was true until late 2021 and is now only half true.
Understanding the corporate structure explains the price spread. Gutterglove is the maker. GutterglovePRO is its network of installing dealers. LeafBlaster Pro is its contractor-facing product brand. The boxed kit at The Home Depot is labeled “Gutter Guard by Gutterglove.” All of them use the same stainless micro-mesh on an aluminum frame, so much of what separates a cheap kit from an expensive install is who puts it on your roof and what warranty rides along.
Gutterglove product lines: Pro, Ultra, IceBreaker, and LeafBlaster Pro
Gutterglove sells several tiers built on the same micro-mesh platform, differing mainly in support-frame density and add-ons like heat cable. The table below decodes the lineup so you can match a product to your debris load and channel.
| Product line | What it is | Sold through | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gutter Guard by Gutterglove (DIY kit) | The retail micro-mesh kit in 5-inch and 6-inch widths, sold in 4-foot sections | The Home Depot, Amazon | Handy owners, single-story homes |
| Gutterglove Pro | The flagship dealer-installed residential guard, longest published warranty | GutterglovePRO dealers | Most homes wanting a pro install and warranty |
| Gutterglove Ultra | Denser support structure for heavy debris and higher rainfall | GutterglovePRO dealers | Dense tree cover, heavy leaf volume |
| Gutterglove IceBreaker | The guard with an integrated channel for self-regulating heat cable | GutterglovePRO dealers | Snow-belt homes fighting ice dams |
| LeafBlaster Pro | The same micro-mesh sold to independent roofing and gutter contractors | Contractor supply channels | Homeowners hiring a local pro who stocks it |
Beneath those, Gutterglove runs a set of retailer-exclusive labels on the same technology: Easy On at Costco, Atlas at Lowe’s, Gutter Guard by Gutterglove at The Home Depot, Total Gutter Guard at Walmart and Sam’s Club, Raptor at Amazon, Viking at Menards, United at Ace Hardware, and Gutterhawk on Amazon for the all-aluminum version. If you have priced Raptor gutter guard on Amazon, you were shopping Gutterglove under another name. The takeaway: Gutterglove Pro, Ultra, LeafBlaster Pro, and the retail labels share the stainless micro-mesh, and the badge on the box mostly tells you which store sold it.
What Gutterglove actually publishes: V-Bend, RiserStep, and 30 mesh
Two named technologies split the lineup, and Gutterglove is explicit about which is which. V-Bend Technology is the patented stainless steel micro-mesh design, described by the company as lifting debris off the guard for easier maintenance while reinforcing the mesh for strength. It is used in the DIY retail products: Easy On, Atlas stainless, Gutter Guard by Gutterglove stainless, and Raptor.
RiserStep Technology is the patented all-aluminum design, used across Atlas All Aluminum, Gutter Guard by Gutterglove All Aluminum, LeafBlaster Pro All-Aluminum, and Raptor All Aluminum. Gutterglove says RiserStep “creates channels that control water flow to maximize containment and enhance filtration, keeping out larger debris and handling up to 45% more water than other aluminum gutter guards.” Treat that as a manufacturer marketing claim: Gutterglove does not publish the test method, the comparison guards, or the flow rate behind the 45% figure.
| Published spec | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Section length | 4 feet per section | Gutterglove Pro stainless FAQ |
| Gutter sizes | 5-inch and 6-inch | Gutterglove Pro stainless FAQ |
| Mesh | “Heavy 30 mesh,” larger and more rigid wire | Gutterglove Pro stainless FAQ |
| Aluminum gauge | .019 punched aluminum | gutterglove.com products and technologies |
| Water handling (aluminum) | Up to 45% more than other aluminum guards, per Gutterglove | gutterglove.com RiserStep claim |
| Micron rating | Not published by Gutterglove | See note below |
One correction worth making, because it is repeated all over the web: Gutterglove does not publish a micron rating for its mesh. The widely quoted 550-micron figure comes from independent dealer marketing, such as Austin Gutter King, not from Gutterglove’s own specification pages. The figure Gutterglove does stand behind is the “heavy 30 mesh” count, so that is the number to compare against competitors’ published openings.
How much does Gutterglove cost? DIY kit versus professional install
Gutterglove ranges from about $2 to $4 per linear foot for the do-it-yourself kit to roughly $20 to $45 per linear foot for a dealer-installed system. For a typical home with 150 to 200 linear feet of gutter, that means materials near $300 to $800 for a DIY job, or often $3,000 to $8,000 for a full professional install, depending on stories, roof pitch, and product tier.
| Buying path | Typical price | Who installs | Published parts warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY kit (Home Depot / Amazon) | ~$2 to $4 per ft, materials only | You | 30 yr stainless, 25 yr aluminum |
| GutterglovePRO dealer install | ~$20 to $45 per ft installed | Certified dealer | 50 yr, plus dealer workmanship |
| Local contractor (LeafBlaster Pro) | Varies by contractor bid | Independent pro | 40 yr, plus contractor workmanship |
For reference, LeafFilter, the most-advertised competitor, commonly runs about $17 to $33 per installed linear foot. Gutterglove dealer pricing lands in a similar band, which is why the real savings show up only if you go the DIY route and accept the shorter 30-year term. See our full gutter guard installation cost breakdown for how stories, pitch, and fascia work move the number, and our Homecraft gutter protection review for how a comparable dealer-only brand prices the same job.
Can you install Gutterglove yourself?
Yes. The retail “Gutter Guard by Gutterglove” kit is designed for DIY and is the main reason to consider the brand over install-only competitors like LeafFilter. A homeowner comfortable on a stable ladder can guard a single-story home in a weekend, and many report DIY totals under $400 for a mid-size house. Steep or multi-story roofs are where hiring a pro makes sense.
- Clean the gutters first. Remove all debris and flush the troughs. Installing over dirty gutters traps rot and defeats the guard.
- Confirm gutter width. Measure to buy the 5-inch or 6-inch kit. The wrong width leaves gaps at the edges.
- Count your 4-foot sections. Guard comes in 4-foot lengths, so divide your total gutter run by four and add a section per run for trim waste.
- Cut sections to length. Trim the aluminum support with tin snips at corners and downspout outlets so pieces meet cleanly.
- Set the frame into the gutter. Seat the support so the mesh sits flat and pitches slightly toward the outer lip to shed debris. The rear rail is shorter by design, so it tucks under the first shingle course.
- Secure and overlap. Fasten per the instructions and overlap adjoining sections so no gaps open at the seams.
If your roof is above one story or steeply pitched, the fall risk outweighs the savings. Our guide to installing gutter guards yourself covers ladder safety and the seam mistakes that cause most DIY leaks.
Gutterglove versus LeafFilter
Gutterglove and LeafFilter are both stainless micro-mesh guards, but they differ on frame material, buying channel, warranty structure, and price flexibility. Gutterglove uses an extruded aluminum support and sells both DIY and installed. LeafFilter uses a uPVC (vinyl) frame and is install-only through its own crews.
| Factor | Gutterglove | LeafFilter |
|---|---|---|
| Mesh | Stainless steel micro-mesh, “heavy 30 mesh” | Stainless steel micro-mesh |
| Frame | Extruded, powder-coated aluminum | uPVC (vinyl) |
| DIY option | Yes, retail kit in 4-foot sections | No, professional install only |
| Typical installed price | ~$20 to $45 per ft | ~$17 to $33 per ft |
| Warranty | Limited parts, 25 to 50 years by channel | Transferable lifetime no-clog |
The aluminum-versus-vinyl frame is the durability argument in Gutterglove’s favor: aluminum tends to hold shape better through hard freeze-thaw cycles, while vinyl can grow brittle in deep cold. The counterpoint is the warranty type. LeafFilter’s lifetime no-clog language promises a performance outcome and transfers with the house; every Gutterglove term above is a fixed-year limited parts warranty on the hardware. For a full brand breakdown, read our LeafFilter review.
Does Gutterglove clog? Known problems
Gutterglove resists clogging inside the gutter, but the mesh surface can hold fine material in specific conditions. Shingle grit, pollen, tree pitch, and roof dirt can accumulate on top of the micro-mesh in shaded, low-slope, or heavily wooded settings, and that film can slow water flow until rain or a light brushing clears it. Gutterglove’s own FAQ concedes that smaller mesh counts are what keep pollen out, which is the same trade-off in reverse.
This is a trait of all flat micro-mesh guards, not a defect unique to Gutterglove. The practical fixes are picking a denser tier like Ultra under heavy tree cover, keeping enough guard pitch for wind to self-clean, and an occasional hose-off in stubborn spots. Micro-mesh cuts gutter cleaning sharply but rarely eliminates it, a point covered in our honest take on whether the best gutter guards ever fully end maintenance.
Is Gutterglove worth it?
Gutterglove is worth it when the price matches the channel to your situation. The DIY kit at roughly $2 to $4 per foot is one of the strongest values in micro-mesh because you get the same stainless mesh a dealer charges many times more to install, at a 30-year published parts term instead of 50. A Gutterglove Pro dealer install is worth it mainly for multi-story homes, steep roofs, or buyers who specifically want the 50-year term plus workmanship coverage on the labor.
Run the math before you sign. On a 180-foot house, the DIY route is roughly $360 to $720 in materials with 30 years of parts coverage. The dealer route is roughly $3,600 to $8,100 with 50 years. That is about $3,000 to $7,400 for 20 extra warranty years and someone else on the ladder. For a single-story ranch that is a hard sell; for a three-story with a steep pitch it can be the only sane option. Gutter guards are a large and crowded market, as our US gutter guard market statistics show, so get more than one bid before signing anything.
Where to buy Gutterglove
Gutterglove is available through both retail and dealer channels, which is unusual for a premium micro-mesh brand. Your choice of channel sets both the price and the warranty length.
- The Home Depot and Amazon: the DIY “Gutter Guard by Gutterglove” kit, the cheapest path, carrying a 30-year limited parts warranty on stainless or 25 years on aluminum.
- GutterglovePRO dealers: certified local installers for Gutterglove Pro, Ultra, and IceBreaker, at the 50-year published parts term plus a workmanship warranty on the labor.
- Local contractors stocking LeafBlaster Pro: the same mesh installed by an independent gutter or roofing pro, at a 40-year parts term, priced by their own bid.
- Other retailers: Costco (Easy On), Lowe’s (Atlas), Walmart and Sam’s Club (Total Gutter Guard), Menards (Viking), and Ace Hardware (United), all on the same Gutterglove platform at retail warranty terms.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Gutterglove Pro warranty?
The gutterglovepro.com warranty page publishes a 50-year limited parts warranty on both the All-Aluminum and Stainless Steel Micro-Mesh dealer guards. A FAQ answer on the same site still references a 40-year warranty, so the two conflict. Ask your dealer to name the product line and the term in writing on the contract before you sign.
Why is the Home Depot Gutterglove warranty shorter than the dealer warranty?
Because Gutterglove splits warranty length by sales channel, not by mesh. The retail line at gutterguard.com publishes 30 years on stainless steel micro-mesh and 25 years on all-aluminum, both limited parts. The dealer-installed Gutterglove Pro line publishes 50 years. The hardware is fundamentally the same product sold two different ways.
Is Gutterglove the same as LeafFilter?
No. Both are stainless steel micro-mesh guards, but they are separate companies with different frames, channels, and warranty types. Gutterglove uses an extruded aluminum support and sells a DIY retail kit plus dealer installs, with fixed-year limited parts warranties. LeafFilter uses a uPVC vinyl frame, installs only through its own crews, and markets a transferable lifetime no-clog guarantee.
How much does Gutterglove cost?
Gutterglove runs about $2 to $4 per linear foot as a DIY kit for materials only, or roughly $20 to $45 per linear foot installed by a GutterglovePRO dealer. A 150 to 200 foot home is near $300 to $800 to do yourself, or often $3,000 to $8,000 professionally installed, depending on stories, pitch, and product tier.
Where is Gutterglove based?
Gutterglove Inc. was founded in Northern California in 2000, but both gutterglovepro.com and gutterguard.com now list corporate headquarters at 4020 Aspen Grove Dr., Suite 350, Franklin, TN 37067. Tennessee economic development officials announced the relocation from Roseville, California in November 2021. Gutterglove runs manufacturing in both LaVergne, Tennessee and Roseville, California.
What micron rating is Gutterglove mesh?
Gutterglove does not publish a micron rating anywhere on its own product pages. The 550-micron figure repeated across the web traces to independent dealer marketing such as Austin Gutter King, not the manufacturer. The specification Gutterglove does stand behind is a “heavy 30 mesh,” roughly 30 openings per inch, which is the figure to compare against rival guards.
Can you install Gutterglove yourself?
Yes. The retail “Gutter Guard by Gutterglove” kit is built for DIY, which is its main edge over install-only brands. Clean the gutters, buy the correct 5-inch or 6-inch width, count your 4-foot sections, cut the aluminum support to length, seat it with a slight outward pitch, and overlap the seams. DIY suits single-story homes; leave steep or multi-story roofs to a pro.
What is the difference between Gutterglove Pro and LeafBlaster Pro?
They share the same stainless micro-mesh. Gutterglove Pro is the flagship guard sold through GutterglovePRO dealers at a published 50-year parts warranty. LeafBlaster Pro is the same technology sold to independent contractors, carrying a 40-year term across all its products. If a local installer quotes LeafBlaster Pro, you are getting Gutterglove mesh under a different label.
Does Gutterglove clog?
Rarely inside the gutter, but the mesh surface can hold pollen, shingle grit, and roof dirt in shaded or low-slope areas, which may slow water until rain or a brushing clears it. This affects all flat micro-mesh guards. A denser tier like Ultra under heavy trees and adequate guard pitch reduce the buildup.
Reviewed by The Roofing Brief Team. Last reviewed: August 2026.