Guard FAQ

Our team of Solutionists has created a list of frequently asked questions about gutter guards for customers. We aim to provide helpful answers to your gutter guard queries.

Gutter Guard FAQ

Q: I live in a home with a lot of trees, and have wasted my money on several different expensive gutter guards. How do I know that your guard will work?

A. Mesh protections have been available since the early 2000s. Considering that time, we have moved innumerable measures of feet. They can handle large amounts of liquid, while stopping something as small as a speck of sand from getting in. Additionally, we vouch for our item with a guarantee (request your Solutionist for more information).

Q. Are mesh gutter guards maintenance free?

A. No gutter guard on the market affords absolute maintenance-free protection. If you ever encounter somebody claiming that, flee at once! Your gutters constitute your building’s frontline of defense against potential water harm. It is our responsibility to ensure your home has clog-free gutters and spare you the trouble of clearing out its interior mud sludge. In most cases, strong winds will flush away any particle accumulation off the product’s surface, though certain structures require more straightforward sweeping of the debris residue.

Guards In The Winter

Q. How do mesh guards handle snow & ice?

A. A protective cover helps stop the gutter from being overwhelmed by snow and ice, becoming overbearing. We employ a solution with an under frame 4x enhanced than other shields available. This allows us to markedly increase the steadfastness of your rain spout system, authorizing it to resist the heaviness of the snow and ice. Additionally, the network pattern cools promptly, making a span between the snow/ice and the inside of the gutter.

So the sun’s heat bathes the rooftop, causing the compacted snow to evaporate from the umbra of the gutter. Once all of the snow has thawed away, the mesh will permit water to flow through it. during and after this melting period, ice shard may still be seen by customers. Numerous installers and home owners presume that grille shields can reduce icicle formation because it facilitates snow to relinquish from the front of the gutter instead of gathering inside of it and rising higher up onto the rooftop.

Q. I heard mesh guards cause ice damming. Is this true?

A. It is frequently said that if a residence is going through ice damming, it generally has something to do with inadequate loft insulation. Even without gutters, dwellings with asphalt shingles are subject to ice dams. Prior to looking into your guards, make sure you correctly insulate the home properly. If you have protected the attic room and are still encountering ice damming, we provide a heated gutter selection to assist with tackling the difficulties of ice damming.

Style & Sizes

Q. What sizes are available? A. Our guards are available for both 5″ and 6″ gutters. Q. How are they installed on the gutters?

A. The guards we employ are designed to be overlapping, blocking the openings found in other protective guards goods. The leading portion of the guard is zipped securely into the upper edge of the gutter, and the rear is zipped firmly to the eaves of the building below the drip lip. This safeguards against water from dripping behind the gutter.

Q. Can I install mesh guards myself?

A. It is necessary for an accredited merchant to mount the mandatory wireworks. Our personnel must attend a tutorial put on by the maker in order to install the protective covering we use. One of the grounds experts are needed for such installation is because of their capacity to impede unforeseen drawbacks. It is critical that your gutter system is utterly useable before putting up Covers. An expert installer must also do the job precisely so that all plates get properly set up and sloped.

Q. Is there anything I should do after my guards are installed?

A. We suggest that you procure a raincoat and an umbrella after the second substantial shower subsequent to installation. (We encourage 2nd because the product sometimes has oils and greasing agents from the manufacturing process. This will self-clean during the first rain after the installment) Watch for any spots on the abode where the water may be overflowing out of the gutters. In case you observe any locales where water is escaping through the gutter, take down its location. For this rationale , we shall come back out and render the essential modifications. Later on, as a homeowner, it is always essential to make sure that there are no troubles with any problems related to your residence.

Sales Experience

Q. A salesperson from another company said they have a lifetime guarantee also. Why do so many companies offer a lifetime warranty? A. This is a common marketing strategy. Typically, when a gutter guard company offers a lifetime warranty, it means they will come back out to clean your gutters for free. This puts you on their schedule. That could probably mean weeks of your gutters being clogged. Q. I have seen a couple other products that use stainless steel mesh. What’s the difference?

A. Each item has distinctive characteristics that set it apart from all other guards. Thus, our duty is to research every product we render to our customers meticulously and ensure that our presentation offers the most advantageous blend of qualities to protect and reinforce the gutter system. We are constantly on alert with regards to gutter guard FAQs. The chosen guard features an adjustable mesh enabling it morph in different circumstances. Therefore, the mesh can be swapped without requiring a new mounting of the guard.

Q. Some of the sales people that have come out have been very pushy. Are your salespeople like that?

A. It is a lamentable truth that some businesses advocate for their sales reps to take whatever measures it takes to generate profits. Seems like a wrong move, does it not? We opted for an alternate approach by managing rather than vending. This involved engaging with and hearing the homeowner in order to decide the most suitable resolution for their exclusive circumstances. Therefore, we made a decision to alter their title from Salesmen, to Problem-solvers. The Problem-solver will calculate your gutters, look over your gutters, and provide you with an itemized proposition. We desire that all homeowners be present for the appraisal so as to not merely listen to the presentation however assist the Problem-solver by paying attention to any issues that you might be going through with your gutters. Most importantly, this can lead the way in making sure your 100% satisfaction