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🛠️ MasterShield Case Study: Replacing a Failing LeafGuard System with a Slope-Matched MasterShield Install

📍 Location:

Bellevue, WA – Somerset Neighborhood

🏠 Home Type:

Modern split-level with complex rooflines and full perimeter gutter system

⚠️ The Problem:

This homeowner had LeafGuard installed several years ago, hoping for a permanent fix to their gutter problems. What they got instead was a bulky, outdated system that couldn’t keep up with the tree debris and rainfall common in the Seattle area.

Issues included:

• Built-in hood design allowed fir needles and roof grit to sneak underneath
• System clogged inside the gutter, making it nearly impossible to clean
• Water often overshot the hood entirely, leaving siding streaked and landscaping eroded
• The curved design clashed with the home’s modern aesthetic

They reached out to MossEaters for a smarter, cleaner solution that wouldn’t just look better—but actually work.

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💡 The Solution:

We removed the one-piece LeafGuard system and replaced it with MasterShield—the only gutter protection system designed with the Seattle climate in mind and built to eliminate clogs, not just delay them.

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🔧 Installation Details:

• Full System Removal: The LeafGuard system was detached and disposed of, making room for a more effective, lower-profile solution.
• Gutter Rehab: Existing gutters were evaluated and reinforced, with select sections replaced due to hidden damage caused by LeafGuard overflow.
• Roofline-Matched MasterShield Install: Each section of MasterShield was pitched precisely to match the slope of the roof—not installed flat—ensuring debris can’t sit and water doesn’t overshoot.
• Copper-Infused Micromesh: Built to repel roof oils, moss, and algae—crucial for Bellevue’s damp, tree-heavy environment.
• Streamlined Appearance: The homeowner loved the clean, minimalist finish that complemented the home’s architecture.

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✅ The Results:

• Gutters are now maintenance-free with zero visible debris buildup
• Water flows cleanly into the gutters—no overshooting or backsplash
• No more gutter clogs or overflow damage
• System looks sleek, subtle, and modern—unlike the clunky LeafGuard it replaced
• Lifetime No-Clog Warranty gives the homeowner full peace of mind

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💬 Customer Quote:

“LeafGuard was big, bulky, and just didn’t work like they promised. MossEaters installed MasterShield and completely transformed our gutter system. It’s lower profile, works better, and I haven’t had to touch it since.”

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💪 The MossEaters Difference:

We’re not here to patch over old mistakes—we’re here to replace them with solutions that work long-term in Seattle’s toughest conditions. If you’re living with a LeafGuard system that’s more marketing than performance, it’s time for an upgrade.

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