Will I ever have to brush
debris off of LeafFilter?
If debris tends to sit on the edge of your roof, then
it will also sit on LeafFilter™. Many gutter guard
companies say that “the wind always blows debris
off.” This is not always the case for them or
for us. You shouldn’t have to brush debris off
of LeafFilter™ in order for it to direct water
into your gutters. But, if you currently brush leaves
off of your roof, then for purely aesthetic reasons
you’ll also need to brush them off of LeafFilter™.
Can sticks fall on LeafFilter and
tear the XELA FilterShield membrane or can ice slide off of
a roof, catch and rip it?
We haven’t witnessed LeafFilter™ tearing
during our attempt to simulate a stick dropping on the
XELA FilterShield. We’ve never received reports
or complaints of LeafFilter™ tearing from falling
debris, but that doesn’t mean it will never happen.
Your gutter will NEVER CLOG even with a small tear in
the XELA FilterShield membrane. Also, your LeafFilter™
dealer can easily repair most tears.
How does XELA FilterShield
handle smaller debris like pine needles and shingle grit?
XELA Filtershield’s microscopic
holes do not permanently hold or trap organic debris.
It’s nearly 100% water permeable and has self
cleaning properties that help it shed clogging agents
like shingle grit and other small debris. However, we
have had instances in high pollen areas where the membrane
requires refreshing. This can be done by wiping XELA
FilterShield with a brush using a water and light dish
soap solution.
