In places where the gutter guards meet, you'll have to overlap the screens. The best practice is to have at least a 1/2-inch overlap, although your manufacturer may well specify a different dimension.

The most common types of gutter guards include mesh screens, PVC covers, foam inserts and surface tension helmets. If you DIY, installing 200 linear feet of mesh gutter guards would cost about ...

The best option: screens. A slightly more challenging DIY installation, screens are plastic or metal mesh sheets that install on top of your gutters.

Installing gutter guards can be a picturesque DIY scenario for homeowners and proud handymen or handywomen -- but you have to be up for the task.

The average cost to install gutter guards is $1,125 for a standard house with about 150 linear feet of gutters. Costs may vary between $375 to $1,875 for typical installations.

A reverse-curve gutter guard typically has a solid top with a bullnose curve and slot running along the front edge of the ...

Pay particular attention if your guards integrate with shingles; improper installation may void your roofing warranty. Gutter guards by type —Metal mesh screens: $1.20 to $4 per foot.