By Daniel Weadley
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The Gutter Hedgehog is a brush like filter that sits inside the guttering and aims to keep out most of the leaves, moss and twigs etc that usually cause expensive blockages.

This product is really easy to install, you just need a ladder, some snips to cut the cable and something to tie to the guttering, like a long cable tie.

It doesn’t clog up as easily as some other guards I have previously tested such as the foam inserts or flimsy mesh but is sometimes visible from ground level and certainly from any overlooking windows.

Pros

This product has many advantages over traditional gutter mesh, such as:

• Doesn’t collapse into the gutter like flimsy mesh often does
• Really really easy to fit, you just need a ladder, some cutters and a bit of plastic coated wire to tie around the gutter to keep it in place
• Easy to remove should you ever need to
• Cost effective and cheaper than some gutter foam inserts and other complicated systems

Cons

Like all gutter filters there are some things to be aware of:

• Might be visible from ground level
• Won’t offer 100% protection against small particles like pine needles or fine roof moss
• Won’t fit larger high capacity gutters

Summary

All gutter guards require some form of maintenance and should only ever be seen as a product to reduce, not eliminate that maintenance.

When installing a filter it is essential that the product can be easy removed and re-fitted. A product that requires lots of tools and parts (bolts, screws etc) will result in higher maintenance and repair costs in the future.

Stick to simple, easy to install and maintain products.

The Hedgehog is still a fairly new product here in the U.K so time will tell if it’s to be a long term success.

Buy the Gutter Hedgehog

You can purchase the Gutter Hedgehog from here.