Flo-Free™ Leaf Guard
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Flo-Free Leaf Guard allows rain water to flow through the gutter guard and into your gutter but stops leaves and debris from getting in the gutter so your gutters will not clog. Flo-Free Leaf Guard is made of 3/4 inch thick, black industrial strength nylon. The woven technology allows your gutters to air dry naturally. Sunlight shines through ensuring that gutters stay dry preventing an stagnant water from standing in the gutters. It is very light weight and will not retain water.
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Ultimate Gutter Protection with maximum rain flow
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Contractor friendly installation
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UV Protection & Lifetime Warranty
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Virtually invisible from the ground
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Proven protection since 1989
You may ask yourself, “Why Seal the Flo-Free into the gutter?”
Here are some of the benefits:
- Stops the material from shrinking after installation ensuring a valid warranty.
- Stops any dislodging of the gutter guards from animals, birds, snow, or branches.
- Eliminates the worry of high winds ripping the material away from the gutter.
- By attaching the Flo-Free to the gutters makes this product an asset and is covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy.
- Allows the Flo-Free Leaf Guard to withstand heavy snow loads without dislodging in the winter.
What is Flo-Free?
Flo-Free is a superior gutter protection product that gets installed 100% inside the gutter and eliminates the need to clean gutters forever. It is made of a ¾ inch thick, black, industrial-strength nylon matrix with carbon black to give it a UV Protection.
How does it work?
The top surface is very smooth and slick to help promote all debris to slide right off. At the same time it leaves the entire top of the gutter to remain open to draw in the rainwater.
This is different than many other guards that come in the form of covers. Flo-Free also helps prevent ice damming in the wintertime. This is important because ice damming is a leading cause of gutter damage.
Why does Flo-Free work?
Flo-Free works by keeping debris out of your gutters, allowing the natural flow of rain water to run directly into them. This is how gutters are intended to work. Why reduce your gutter’s top opening 70% to 90% using a solid gutter cover based on the “liquid adhesion” theory? Your gutter was not designed that way.
Flo-Free leaves 100% of the gutter mouth open to accept water flow even in the heaviest of torrential downpours. This is especially important at the roof valleys where water can accumulate as much as 50 times faster than anywhere else on the roof. This is a common cause of severe overflow problems.
Flo-Free is ¾” thick and extends to the bottom of the gutter providing superior strength. Flo-Free becomes even more rigid in the cold, ensuring it will never collapse due to snow or ice! The patented matrix design prevents snow from entering the gutter reducing the potential for ice damming and icicles.
What are the advantages of Flo-Free?
Flo-Free is the only warranted gutter protection that leaves 100% of the mouth of the gutter open to accept water flow as a gutter is designed to do. This means that Flo-Free allows the gutter to continue accepting water even in the heaviest rainfalls.
Flo-Free is not noticeable when looking at your home after the gutter protection is installed. Since Flo-Free comes in three foot sections that are inserted into any new or preexisting gutters, it is not visible. Other guards are attached on top of the gutter making them appear unsightly, rather than inside like Flo-Free.
This won’t work on pine needles, will it?
Yes, Flo-Free is very successful with pine needles because 99% of the pine needles fall on the roof and roll down and over the Flo-Free. Since Flo-Free is a strong mesh with a tightly woven top surface, pine needles will have a very tough time penetrating the product, any pine needles that land on top of the Flo-Free will be blown away with time just the same as any leaves and debris. In areas with a high concentration of pine trees a brush off may be needed occasionally if they become unsightly. But, if left alone nature will eventually take its course.
Will it collapse?
No, Flo-Free is installed with a dome design, which builds strength in the top of the product. The ¾ inch industrial strength nylon goes all the way to the bottom of the gutter for extra strength and tucks under the front lip. To ensure that the product is completely secure and stable, we run silicone caulk all the way around the edges to completely seal the product in place. In addition, during the cold weather Flo-Free will become more rigid, without freezing, which further ensures it won’t collapse.
Will squirrels or birds rip it out or cause problems once it is installed?
Flo-Free has been on the market for almost twenty years. In that time, we have not had problems with animals destroying the product. We strongly believe that animals have not caused problems with our product because there is nothing for the animals to get to underneath the product and because they can see through the product into the gutter.
Does Flo-Free work for all size gutters?
Flo-Free does work for any size gutter, but the size of the product varies depending on the size of the gutter.
How do I measure my gutters?
Measure from the back of the gutter to the front lip of the gutter to get the size. See below for the type. If it is a custom gutter, you need to send the diagram or measurements to DCI to find out the size.
What lengths does Flo-Free come in?
Flo-Free comes in 3 foot lengths to make it very easy for installation and in the case the gutter becomes damaged it is easy to replace a section.
Should the seams be sealed together when they butt together?
No. By sealing the back and the front lip continuously and sealing the end caps this will ensure a tight bond and product will become very firm. By sealing the seams this can also cause a chance for runoff by the rain bouncing off the sealant and going over the gutter. It is also not as clean looking for aesthetic purposes from a higher window or balcony.
Can I purchase and install this myself?
This product is installed by certified installers. Call DCI for an installer near you. In the case there are no installers in your area we can work with a contractor to get through the training needed.
History of Flo-Free Leaf Guard
Back in the 1980’s, the now President of DCI Products was a contractor who went on countless calls to customers who faced issues such as rotted wood on the fascia, foundation damage, internal water damage and clogged gutters. Understanding that all of these problems originated from a clogged gutter he searched for a long-term solution. Not satisfied with the gutter protection that was available on the market, he designed a flexible, durable and strong nylon matrix that would later be named Flo-Free Leaf Guard.
In 1989, Flo-Free became available to the public along with its LIFETIME WARRANTY. There are now hundreds of varieties of gutter guards on the market and there are also many that have also been discontinued, but for the past 30 YEARS, Flo-Free has remained the choice for a long lasting solution to keeping debris out of the gutter.
Flo-Free Leaf Guards are available for all types of gutter styles and sizes. Please contact us using the form below to request your sample of this time proven product.
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How to Install Flo-Free™ Leaf Guard
Ensure your gutters are previously cleaned, free of debris and dry before the Flo-Free Leaf Guard is installed.
The following tools are required to perform the Flo-Free Leaf Guard installation:
A sturdy ladder that is tall enough for the project and one that is stable enough to work upon.
Please do not attempt to install the Flo-Free Leaf Guard from the rooftop.
Before installing the Flo-Free Leaf Guard you should ensure you are capable of working safely from a secure ladder at your gutter height where Flo-Free is to be installed.
A standard 10.2 ounce caulking gun
(recommend a hooked plunger rod that can hang from the gutter during installation).
Enough Flo-Free Ultra-Seal 10.2 ounce adhesive cartridges are included in all boxes of Flo-Free Leaf Guard.
Ultra Seal is a custom blended adhesive that bonds with all types of gutter material and the Flo-Free material. This ensures Flo-Free Leaf Guard will never dislodge nor shrink from UV Sunlight unlike some competitor products. We’ve got you covered!
Your Flo-Free Leaf Guard box includes the right amount of UltraSeal adhesive for your purchase. We have done all the calculations for you. You simply have to install and then begin to enjoy the benefits, year after year. Please contact us if you have any questions.
A standard pair of good quality household scissors. Most gutters have hidden hangers or spikes that will require you to cut the Flo-Free Leaf Guard for proper installation. Corners and end caps also require cutting the Flo-Free to fit properly inside your gutters.
A small bag or bucket with a hook attachment may assist in collecting and discarding any debris while on the ladder.
Flo-Free Leaf Guard is installed by thousands of professionals across the country so make sure to ask your local contractor for an estimate or contact us for assistance.
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If you are unsure or incapable of performing the Flo-Free Leaf Guard Installation, we would recommend contacting a capable, insured remodeling contractor, roofing contractor, carpenter contractor or a gutter contractor to perform the Flo-Free Leaf Guard installation for you.
Will Flo-Free™ Leaf Guard work with my gutter?
How do I know what size gutters are on my house?
To determine what size and style gutter will require you to have access to the gutter. (If you are uncomfortable climbing on ladders we suggest you call a professional.)
The two most common style gutters are the K-style and Half-round as shown below:
To determine the size of the gutter you will need to measure from the back to the front of the gutter mouth or opening. In most cases your measurement will be 5 or 6 inches across.
Please see images below
In this example the gutter mouth measures 5 ” across. It is referred to as a 5 ” K-style gutter.
In this example the gutter mouth measures 6″ across. It is referred to as a 6″ K-style gutter.
Fascia gutters are similar in look to a K-style gutter. The face of the gutter is usually slanted, but may also have a concave appearance. In California and other Western states fascia gutters are becoming more common.
Custom Sizes will require measurements to be submitted
If you have a special type of gutter we will assist you in finding what will work best for you. Please call us at 800-622-4455.
Where to Purchase Flo-Free™ Leaf Guard?
You can purchase Flo-Free directly through an ever growing number of building supply & home improvement stores but the best way to find out where is to contact DCI Products directly so we can best serve you.
Please contact us via
Our toll free number
800-622-4455
Our hours are Monday through Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
If you are calling after hours please leave a message with our service and we will return your call the following business day.
If you have detailed questions or would like to submit feedback please email us at:
info@dciproducts.com
please include your name and telephone number so we may contact you
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