Can Your Gutters Survive the Next Storm? April 13, 2022 Sometimes hurricane-force winds tear off gutters or cause trees to come crashing down on them. However, if you have the right gutters, more often than not, they’ll be able to stand up to the torrential rain, hail and strong wind gusts that come with the less severe — but still potentially damaging — thunderstorms that […] Read More
3 Telltale Signs Your Home Is in Trouble March 15, 2022March 16, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection It can really be said that your home speaks to you. Of course, you have to be paying attention in order to understand what it’s trying to tell you. Here we list some examples of possible warning signs your home may be sending you. Be sure not to ignore these distress signals: READ MORE
Considerations to Help You Choose the Right Gutter Cover February 14, 2022February 15, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Gutter covers are a fairly simple concept. They can be in the form of a cover or an insert that fits over or into gutters to keep out unwanted materials like leaves, twigs and other debris — basically everything except water. They’re meant to help keep your gutters clean, clear and functional. Even though the […] READ MORE
Common Signs Your Gutters Have Seen Better Days November 9, 2021November 9, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Heavy rain can do a number on your roof, which is understandable considering rainwater weighs almost five pounds per inch! This means that anytime a strong storm rolls into your area, your roof will be pounded by up to 2,000 pounds of water. For this reason, it’s essential that your gutters are as strong and […] READ MORE
5 ‘Yes’ Answers You’ll Get From Your Gutter Helmet® Installer September 20, 2021September 13, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection If you read reviews of gutter guards, then get quotes on Gutter Topper®, Leaf Relief™ or gutter guards from Lowes or Home Depot, be ready to ask a lot of questions about how these systems work, the background of the installers and the warranty coverage. Then compare their answers to the answers you get from […] READ MORE
Get Peace of Mind With Certified Gutter Helmet® Installation September 8, 2021September 13, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Proper gutter and gutter guard installation is an important aspect of home improvement. While you might save a little upfront by installing gutter guards yourself or hiring a friend to do it for you, poorly installed products could end up costing you more in the long run due to the potential for water damage. READ MORE
How to Install Gutter Guards the Gutter Helmet® Way August 16, 2021August 31, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Installation of the Gutter Helmet® gutter protection system requires the expertise of a factory-trained specialist who will examine your roof, gutters and fascia board to ensure your system is planned and installed properly. READ MORE
Why a Gutter Guard Must Be Pitched With the Roof August 2, 2021August 11, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Installing flat gutter guard systems, such as micro-mesh gutter guards, will inevitably cause problems for homeowners. One of the most common issues with this type of system is debris buildup due to how the guards are installed. Here’s why you don’t want gutter guards that lie flat over the top of the gutters. READ MORE
The Trouble With Micro-Mesh Gutter Guards June 22, 2021June 4, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection If you have friends or neighbors with micro-mesh rain gutter guards, chances are they’re not happy with the performance of the product. This is because debris frequently builds up on these guards or water deflects off the fine mesh, causing more problems than before it was installed. It doesn’t matter what a manufacturer claims: the […] READ MORE
How the Gutter Helmet® Gutter Cover Works May 3, 2021May 10, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Gutter Helmet® gutter covers are installed directly over existing full-size gutters. You’ll notice that the nose of a Gutter Helmet® cover actually extends past the lip of your gutter. This patented Nose Forward Design™ prevents debris from entering your gutters. Unlike some other rain gutter covers that claim to protect gutters just as well, Gutter […] READ MORE
The Many Benefits of Gutter Protection Systems April 7, 2021April 5, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection The main function of gutters is to direct the flow of water away from your house. Not only do they provide additional protection for your roof, gutters also help protect your landscaping and your home’s foundation. As time goes by, your gutters can begin to experience problems such as clogging and leakage. In order to […] READ MORE
Gutter Helmet®: The Permanent Solution to Gutter Cleaning Dilemmas February 16, 2021February 4, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection As they consider gutter protection options, homeowners always ask us if Gutter Helmet® is warranted. We want the world to know that yes, Gutter Helmet is warranted for life! We weren’t exaggerating when we created the following slogan: Never Clean Your Gutters Again®. We guarantee that once you put this innovative product on your gutters, […] READ MORE
Do Home Depot & Lowe’s Have the Best Gutter Guards? February 9, 2021February 4, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Big-box home improvement stores offer a variety of gutter protection options. We surveyed the gutter protection products offered at two of the most popular home improvement centers around the country. Below we share what we found. READ MORE
Avoid the 5 Most Dangerous Gutter Cleaning Mistakes February 2, 2021February 4, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection The sight of people falling off of ladders, roofs and other high places is often used for comic relief on TV and in the movies. Unfortunately, in real life, these situations aren’t at all funny. There are far too many things that can go wrong when homeowners attempt to clean their gutters without taking the […] READ MORE
Winter Is Coming – Are Rain Gutter Guards in Your Future? September 1, 2020September 4, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Have you taken a peek at your gutters recently out of an upstairs window? Did you happen to see a pile of soggy, dirty leaves and debris? Yes, it’s that time of year again when you have to face the unpleasant task of cleaning out your gutters or performing an online search to find a […] READ MORE
Early Fall Is a Great Time to Invest in the Best Gutter Protection August 24, 2020September 7, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Rain gutter covers are a type of gutter protection that works to keep water flowing freely through the gutter system by preventing leaves and debris from getting into the gutter. Gutter protection has grown increasingly popular in recent years and for good reason: it greatly reduces the occurrence of water damage to structures due to […] READ MORE
Another Reason Gutter Helmet® Tops Gutter Guards from Home Depot & Lowe’s August 18, 2020August 5, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection So you’ve decided to invest in gutter covers for your gutters – you’ve made a great choice! You’ll appreciate the convenience of not having to clean dirty gutters several times a year, as well as the peace of mind that comes from staying safely on the ground while your gutter covers do the job of […] READ MORE
Why Gutter Screens Might Be More Hassle Than Cleaning Out Gutters August 10, 2020August 5, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection One of the most frequently asked questions we get from homeowners who are considering installing Gutter Helmet® gutter protection on their homes is how their roof warranty will be affected. A new roof involves a serious investment of time and money, an investment which is protected by the warranty that’s included with a professional roof […] READ MORE
Why Gutter Screens Might Be More Hassle Than Cleaning Out Gutters August 3, 2020March 25, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Most homeowners are aware that regularly cleaning leaves and other tree debris out of rain gutters will aid in the prevention of clogs, back-ups and water runoff. When these things do occur, the heavy weight of the water can pull the gutters away from the fascia. In addition, water may also spill over the edge, […] READ MORE
Can Gutter Helmet® Gutter Covers Handle Really Heavy Rains? July 21, 2020July 8, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Homeowners in certain parts of the country that are subject to heavy rainfall often ask us if rain gutter covers from Gutter Helmet® can stand up to really heavy rains. The answer is yes, they can! READ MORE
