 | Mike and Lori Clasen own The Gutter Cover of Wichita, LLC. Family owned and operated, they have been in business for 1½ years. Mike, having spent years on rooftops in Kansas installing fireplaces and wood stoves, saw first hand, gutter problems and the destruction they caused. Working from their Derby home business, the Clasens are excited to bring this product to Wichita. They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Contact them at (316) 777-1185 or visit their website at: www.theguttercoverofwichita.co |
Home Improvement
2004-03-01 14:01:00
Gutter covers versus screens
Question: How do the new gutter covers differ from screens, and what advantage do they have over periodic gutter cleanings?
ANSWER: First of all, it's important to remember why it's vital to the longevity of your home to keep your gutters clean. Clogged gutters don't allow water to flow through the guttering system and away from your home, causing a whole host of possible problems. Flooding of crawl spaces and basements, mold and mildew, damage to foundation and landscaping are just a few. Also, clogged gutters detract from the beauty of your home.Unlike screens or vinyl covers, there are no holds to become clogged with the solid aluminum covers. Screens will eventually have to be removed or replaced making them a temporary fix. The solid gutter covers are a permanent fix to an ongoing maintenance problem…cleaning out the gutters! They are a heavy gauge aluminum that keeps leaves and debris out of the gutters, but allows water to flow into the gutters by utilizing a law of nature called "Surface Tension." They completely cover the gutter like a roof. The solid covers are designed to handle even the heaviest of rainfall.The sturdy material will not break down from debris, ice, snow, or animals. A quality cover will work on any roof pitch from flat to very steep with any type of shingle.Clogged gutters are dangerous and time consuming to clean. Periodic cleanings mean you or someone you've hired will have to climb a ladder and risk falling several times a year to keep your gutter system functioning the way it was designed to. A solid aluminum cover is professionally installed over your existing gutters and means you will never have to clean them again.
