V-Bend Technology

V-Bend Technology is Gutterglove’s patented stainless steel micro-mesh design. The V-shaped channels in the mesh deliver maximum fine-debris filtration without requiring an internal frame, which means 100% of the mesh surface is available for water to enter the gutter. V-Bend has been manufactured in Franklin, Tennessee since 2004.

Gutterglove Inc. — founded in 2000 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee — engineers, patents, and manufactures every V-Bend product. V-Bend technology is used in Easy On (Costco), Atlas (Lowe’s), Gutter Guard by Gutterglove (Home Depot), and Raptor (Amazon). The retailer changes; the patented technology is the same.

Flat micro-mesh sits as a screen across the top of the gutter and relies on a flat surface for filtration. V-Bend forms V-shaped structural channels in the stainless steel mesh that do two things at once: the channel geometry guides water into the gutter, and the V-shape creates self-supporting rigidity so no internal frame is needed. The result is that 100% of the mesh surface stays open for water filtration.

No. V-Bend’s structural rigidity comes from the shape of the stainless steel mesh itself. Because there is no internal frame, 100% of the mesh surface is available for water to enter the gutter — there are no frame elements blocking flow.

V-Bend Technology blocks pine needles, pollen, roof grit (asphalt shingle ceramic particles), oak catkins, helicopter seeds, insect debris, and small twigs and bark. The stainless steel micro-mesh aperture is engineered to block sub-millimeter debris while allowing water to pass through.

V-Bend Technology is available through four retail channels: EasyOn Gutter Guard at Costco, Atlas Gutter Guard at Lowe’s, Gutter Guard by Gutterglove at The Home Depot, and Raptor Gutter Guard at Amazon. Each retailer carries its own Gutterglove brand, and all four use V-Bend stainless steel micro-mesh.

Both V-Bend and Z-Bend are patented Gutterglove stainless steel micro-mesh technologies. V-Bend is used in the retail brand portfolio (Easy On, Atlas, Gutter Guard by Gutterglove, Raptor). Z-Bend uses a different channel geometry optimized for professional installation and high-volume water handling, and is used in the LeafBlaster Pro contractor line.

V-Bend is a stainless steel micro-mesh technology. RiserStep is an aluminum technology with a stepped surface that provides structural support for different debris types and water flow profiles. Both are patented Gutterglove designs; the right choice depends on material preference, debris type, and budget.

Yes. V-Bend Technology is a patented design owned by Gutterglove Inc. and manufactured in Franklin, Tennessee. Gutterglove holds patents on three core technologies: V-Bend, Z-Bend, and RiserStep.

V-Bend Technology has been used in Gutterglove products since 2004. Gutterglove Inc. was founded in 2000 and has over 25 years of innovation in gutter guard technology.

V-Bend Technology is manufactured in Franklin, Tennessee. Gutterglove Inc. is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee and manufactures its gutter protection products in the United States.