Short answer: GutterDome placed second in NCR’s archive, 4 out of 5 overall, with full marks for strength and durability but a weak spot on industry reputation.
Scores
Value3.4 / 5
Protection3 / 5
Reputation2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Water throughput3 / 5
Durability5 / 5
- Manufacturer
- GutterDome, Inc.
- Type
- Micro mesh
- Gutter sizes
- 2" to 7.5"
- Material
- Anodized aluminum & stainless steel
- Roof types
- All
- Installation
- Professional install or DIY
- Warranty
- Yes
- Winter version
- Yes
- Made in
- 100% China
What NCR wrote, in their words
“GutterDome, Inc. was launched 2010 in California. The company was founded by many ex-employees of GutterGlove (a competing micromesh cover company) – from our interview, the general consensus for the split off and formation of GutterDome was the creation of an organization that focused on a much more cost effective and robust product design (to that of GutterGlove Ultra Line) as well as dealer network that is committed to fair consumer practices. GutterDome was awarded United States Patent No. 8,495,837.”
Value — 3.4/5.
“GutterDome is a cost effective system in the micro-mesh category with reported pricing ranging from $16-19 /ft.”
Protection Coefficient — 3/5.
“The Gutter Dome system, with its larger hole size (1,600 holes per square inch) reduces most clogging... However, between the dome peak and the shingles, there is a “dome divot” that tends to collect debris over time requiring a relatively frequent brushing in that groove to keep it clean.”
Industry Reputation — 2/5.
“GutterDome has had significant success in the last few years but is experiencing some recent turbulence with the debris build up problems related to the “dome divot.” In addition, the business model of this Venture Capital backed company is a competitive cutthroat dealership territory model that tends to force the hands of the dealers and incentivizes them to sell outside designated territories.”
Strength — 5/5.
“GutterDome continues to be one of the strongest gutter guards in the industry. GutterDome uses a high strength 6063 grade of aluminum and .010" diameter surgical grade stainless steel in a 1,600 hole per square inch engineered mesh which stands up to an 8 lb weight dropped on it at a considerable height.”
Water Throughput — 3/5.
“GutterDome engineered a system utilizing a different hole configuration to create a siphoning effect through their mesh... In heavy downpours, particularly when the dome divot is filled, the water tension is not broken by the dome incline and water runs off of the edge of the gutter.”
Durability — 5/5.
“GutterDome has proven to be the strongest gutter protection system in the market place today. The screen mesh consisting of surgical grade stainless steel and the extruded/anodized aluminum substrate have gone through exhaustive corrosive test (with nasty things such as sulfuric acid) with no negative effects.”
Overall — 4/5.
“In our opinion, Gutter Dome is a great product if your home does not see a lot of debris on the roof over time. It is reasonably priced for a micro mesh gutter guard.”— NCR Consumer Advocacy Group, archived February 27, 2017