Gutter Replacement: When is it Time for a New Gutter Installation?
For the most part, gutters are ignored if they work properly. As long as water is filtered through the downspouts without pooling in other areas, then there’s nothing to be concerned about. If you think a small clog has formed, then it’s addressed with a trowel and garbage bag (to collect the debris) or a […]
Gutter Guards, Covers, and Filters: The Differences and How They Compare to the K-Guard Leaf Free Gutter System
There is a lot of noise about gutter protection and the right type of gutter guard. Filters, covers, hoods, helmets – it can be confusing when educating yourself on the differences. With all the variety in the Kansas City market and across the U.S., you’re not sure which way to go when it comes to […]
How Your Roof’s Design Affects Your Home’s Gutter System
A roof does more to define your home than siding, window treatments, or its color. The right roof draws the eye of a viewer to its angles and how it shades the house in the right places while accentuating its other features. It turns a simple residence into one of magnificence. Plus, it keeps the […]
Underground Gutter Pipes, Lines and Drains: How They Help and Hurt Your Gutter System
We’ve talked plenty about our K-Guard Leaf-Free Gutter System and how its design prevents everything except water from filling its channels. These maintenance-free gutter systems allow for runoff to smoothly flow through the gutter downspout minus any clogs. What we haven’t talked much about is where the water goes once it reaches the ground. If […]
What Are Dormers and Do They Need Gutters?
Today’s blog is about dormers. Dormers are a way to increase light on upper floors, provide extra headroom, increase living space, or all three. Dormers aren’t normally part of modern home construction. However, they were a way to add natural light or create additional space in existing homes. Types of Dormers There are several types […]
Do I Need to Add Another Downspout to My Gutters?
The downspout’s purpose The downspout’s job is simple: it properly channels water from the roofline and gutters away from a home’s exterior. This is either through a splash block or an extension that leads it into the street or garden. Without it, the water pools around your home’s foundation which can damage both the outside […]
How Whirlybirds, Acorns, and Other Seeds Germinate in Your Gardens and Gutters
One of the semi-annual tasks you must perform as a homeowner is the dreadful ritual of gutter cleaning. When you climb the ladder to examine the state of the gutter channels and downspouts, you’ll probably find a few things. Most likely, a collection of brown muck that’s a combination of dust, pollen, and dirt. You […]
How Improper Installation of Gutters Could Lead to Costly Damage
We do things differently at K-Guard especially when it comes to gutter installation versus other gutter options. The post below summarizes why that is critical when it comes to home maintenance. Where is the Floodplain for my Gutter? Think of a traditional gutter that is overflowing with water. That “top” is essentially the plain where […]
Don’t throw away those gutters! They can be used for gardening
In the ongoing struggle to reduce our global footprint, we have been asked to reduce the amount of waste we add to landfills. Hence, the reason we recycle our plastics and glass. Some take it a step further with composting or irrigating their gardens via a water barrel. Repurpose for the Planet Then there’s the […]
Water Stain on Your Ceiling? The Problem May Be Your Gutters
There’s something you never want to see on your ceiling and it’s not a spider; it’s a water stain. What Does It Mean? A stain can mean several things. The obvious one is there’s a leak in the pipes, particularly if a bathroom is directly overhead. The most common source on an upper floor is […]