In 1993, after years of intense product research and development, Englert, Inc. introduced the LeafGuard® Brand gutter, a patented one-piece leaf and debris shedding gutter system. The LeafGuard® Brand system revolutionized the industry, by providing a one-piece system for residential and light commercial applications, with a lifetime, clog-free guarantee, and a Limited Lifetime Warranty on its ScratchGuard® paint finish