Gutter Guards / Gutter Apron

10-17-2012, 07:28 PM	#1
Olivia B Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 9	Gutter Guards / Gutter Apron Poor roofing job done in Aug. Remove and replace end of this month. Can someone tell me the difference between gutter apron and gutter guards? Should I use both? Is one better than the other and if so why? Thanks

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10-17-2012, 09:20 PM	#2
ParagonEx Member     Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 188	Gutter Guards / Gutter Apron Quote: Originally Posted by Olivia B Poor roofing job done in Aug. Remove and replace end of this month. Can someone tell me the difference between gutter apron and gutter guards? Should I use both? Is one better than the other and if so why? Thanks Gutter apron is installed on the bottom edge of the roof. It is there to divert water from your roof into the gutter. Gutter guards are used to keep leaves out of your gutters. You NEED gutter apron, you don't need gutter guards. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-18-2012, 06:03 PM	#3
Olivia B Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 9	Gutter Guards / Gutter Apron What is drip edge?

10-18-2012, 07:02 PM	#4
rossfingal "Nail-Bender"   Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Western suburbs, Chicago, Il. Posts: 2,107	Gutter Guards / Gutter Apron "Drip edge" is another term for "gutter apron" - as "paragon exteriors" says. It's a metal transition between the roof surface and the fascia - or into the gutter. It can be aluminum, galvanized metal, copper. It is also used as an edge up the gables on a roof - sloped areas. rossfingal

10-18-2012, 07:07 PM	#5
kwikfishron Moderator     Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas/Oregon Coast Posts: 4,516	Gutter Guards / Gutter Apron Quote: Originally Posted by rossfingal It can be aluminum, galvanized metal, copper. Don't forget Stainless Steel for those that can see the Sea. __________________ A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Especially In The DIY Chatroom -NEW MEMBERS- Please include your basic location in your profile. Some of the answers given are specific to a Region or State.