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There’s Still Time to Save 50% on Labor for Your K-Guard Gutter Installation!

June 19th, 2018 7:27 pm

House with white siding and white K-Guard leaf free gutters

Are your old gutters constantly clogging with leaves, twigs, and other debris? The gutter system should collect rainwater and direct it safely away from your home. Not only are clogged gutters unsightly, but they can also lead to expensive water damage. Many gutter systems are attached to wood fascia board during installation. Overflowing gutters often cause wood fascia boards to rot. Clogs can also cause damage to the foundation of the home. If you want to avoid problems like the ones shown in the images below, then a leaf-free gutter system may be the solution for you.

Open gutter clogged with leaves and twigs

Open gutter clogged with leaves and twigs

Open gutter clogged with leaves and full of standing water

Close-up view of a gutter clogged with leaves and water

K-Guard Leaf Free Gutter System
K-Guard is a complete leaf-free gutter system with a two-piece design. The two pieces are the gutter trough and separate hood. The K-Guard installers form the gutters on site with roll forming machines to fit the dimensions of the home. Roll forming gutters on site provides a seamless design to prevent leaks. K-Guard’s curved hood uses surface tension t...

What Is the Purpose of K-Guard’s Rear Drainage Channel?

June 14th, 2018 7:02 pm

Ground view of the back of a house and deck with new K-Guard leaf free gutters

If you’re tired of worrying about clogged gutters, then you may be looking for a leaf-free gutter system. Leaf-free gutter systems are designed to collect rainwater while keeping out leaves and other debris. If you’re tired of cleaning clogged gutters, then it’s important to find the most effective gutter protection product. Complete leaf-free gutter systems come in either a one-piece or two-piece design. There are a few key differences between the one-piece and two-piece systems.

K-Guard’s Two-Piece Design

K-Guard is a two-piece leaf-free gutter system made up of a gutter trough and separate hood. K-Guard’s two-piece design allows for a rear drainage channel, as shown in the illustration above. During heavy rainfall, approximately 20% of water is pushed near the back of the gutter system. When this water has nowhere to go, it creates a pond effect that causes the hood to lose surface tension. K-Guard’s rear drainage channel allows this 20% of rainwater to flow i...

How Are Your K-Guard Gutters Installed?

June 12th, 2018 8:19 pm

Front view of a house with new brown K-Guard Leaf Free Gutters and brick siding

Are you looking for a solution to the annoying leaf buildup that occurs inside your gutters? If you’re tired of worrying about clogged gutters, then a leaf-free gutter system may be the solution for you. When choosing a new gutter system, there are multiple factors to consider. These factors include water capacity, durability, visual appeal, and more. One factor that is often overlooked is the installation process and the effect it will have on the rest of your home exterior. It’s important to make sure the installation process won’t negatively affect your roof.

K-Guard is a two-piece gutter system, with a gutter trough and reverse curve hood. The hood keeps leaves and other debris out, while surface tension guides water into the gutter. The two-piece design allows for a rear drainage channel, which keeps surface tension intact and increases water capacity. K-Guard provides nearly 40% increased water capacity over one-piece leaf-free gutters. High-strength internal gutter h...

How Will Your New Gutters Hold up Against Strong Winds?

June 11th, 2018 3:57 pm

Back view of a house with new K-Guard leaf free gutters

Are you tired of climbing a ladder to clean out your uncovered gutters? Over time, debris buildup causes clogs inside traditional gutters. If you’re tired of worrying about clogged gutters, or your gutters are simply beginning to fail, you may be looking for a leaf-free solution.

Complete, leaf-free gutter systems replace your existing gutters. They are designed to collect water while preventing debris buildup that causes clogs. Complete systems either have a one-piece or two-piece design. When looking for a gutter protection product, consider both how each product will perform it’s intended goal and how it will hold up over time. Durability is essential, especially considering the various weather conditions that strike Northeast Ohio. There are a few key differences between one-piece gutters and two-piece K-Guard gutters.

Size
K-Guard features a hood that is 20% larger than one-piece hoods. The large hood, combined with K-Guard’s full 5-inch gutter, creates nearly...

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June 5th, 2018 7:03 pm

House with blue siding and a white K-Guard Leaf Free Gutter System

Are you beginning the process of replacing your old gutter system? Homeowners replace their existing gutter systems for a few reasons. Some have traditional open-top gutters and are tired of climbing a ladder to clean them out. Without the occasional cleaning, leaves and other debris will build up and form clogs. Others deal with damaged gutters or gutters that are beginning to fail due to age. No matter the reason for replacing your gutters, a leaf-free gutter system could be the solution for you.

K-Guard Leaf Free Gutter System
K-Guard is a two-piece reverse curve gutter system. ‘Reverse curve’ refers to the curved K-Guard hood that keeps leaves out while guiding water into the gutter. The two-piece design consists of the gutter trough and K-Guard hood. K-Guard utilizes the two-piece design for a few reasons.

The first reason is the simple, effective installation process. Installers attach the gutter trough to the fascia board below the roof, so as not to disturb t...