For North Bay Shore properties, we typically recommend aluminum micro-mesh systems for most homes, with reverse-curve guards for heavily wooded properties. Both handle this area’s specific challenges: mature oak and maple trees, pine needles, salt air exposure, and intense seasonal storms.Micro-mesh guards excel at blocking fine debris while maintaining excellent water flow. The surgical-grade stainless steel mesh keeps out everything from large leaves down to roof grit and pine needles. For properties with massive trees that drop huge volumes of debris, reverse-curve systems shed leaves and twigs before they can accumulate.We avoid plastic, vinyl, or foam guards in coastal areas. They become brittle from salt exposure, crack during freeze-thaw cycles, and often fail within a few years. Our aluminum systems maintain their integrity for decades while resisting the corrosion that’s inevitable near Long Island’s coast.