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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Just did mine with gutter screen from Lowe's (< $4.00). Looks great!!
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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Did the gutter guard inserts with the 5 min epoxy and cable ties/squares. Then lined the whole thing.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Ditto on the 3M double sided decal tape. The stuff that comes on the blocks just isn't strong enough.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepnyak


Did the gutter guard inserts with the 5 min epoxy and cable ties/squares. Then lined the whole thing.
I really like how you lined the logo also. it looks great dude
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Those all look great guys and gals! I can't wait to get mine installed.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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I really like the look of the perforated stainless steel, and picked some up. Are there any tricks to getting the nice sharp bends when making the folds in the steel to match up to the template?
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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I'm using Mcmaster Carr part #9344T51. Its a 20 gua. aluminum panel with 1/4" x 1/2" diamond pattern in it, its considered a "decorative" panel. Be sure to check out he other patterns they have as well.

The 20 gua. cuts really easy with tin snips, wont rust, and bends easily too if you want to use the non zip tie method.

Anybody have any pics of the other patterns (other than diamonds) used?

I have enough material left over for either method. Email me.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by tuber
I really like the look of the perforated stainless steel, and picked some up. Are there any tricks to getting the nice sharp bends when making the folds in the steel to match up to the template?
How about a pick with the grill on?
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Also, where are you all finding this good mesh material? I went to Home Depot, Lowes and OSH and none of them seemed to have the right stuff. I ended up using one of those reinforcing pieces from a screen door to keep pets from running through the door lol
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