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]]> By: Greg Albracht http://patricksheedy.net/blog/gutter-covers-leaf-guard-review/comment-page-1/#comment-678 Greg Albracht Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:53:40 +0000 http://patricksheedy.net/blog/?p=8#comment-678 Also I have a solution for the pest, squirrels, birds, insects etc. They will not come near my product. Wait and see what I am coming out for this problem. I have solved all the problems with clogged gutters and gutters guards! Check my website out if you do not believe me. Go to www.sidingmaster.com and click on the Gorilla Gutter Guard logo. Also I have a solution for the pest, squirrels, birds, insects etc.

They will not come near my product. Wait and see what I am coming out for this problem. I have solved all the problems with clogged gutters and gutters guards! Check my website out if you do not believe me.

Go to http://www.sidingmaster.com and click on the Gorilla Gutter Guard logo.

]]> By: Greg Albracht http://patricksheedy.net/blog/gutter-covers-leaf-guard-review/comment-page-1/#comment-677 Greg Albracht Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:50:19 +0000 http://patricksheedy.net/blog/?p=8#comment-677 RE: Gorilla Gutter Guard. The sprayer puts out enough PSI to Cut through mud! All Guards clog! Including Leaf Relief with pollen, mud, etc. This is why I invented the only system on the market that will clean itself and melt the ice too! It works because it is COMMON SENSE! The new Auto clean system flushes out the gutters as well. It is truly a one of a kind product! Keep washing off them gutters and gutter guards because you will not be cleaning any of the Gorilla Gutter Guards. They clean themselves with a turn of the hose! RE: Gorilla Gutter Guard. The sprayer puts out enough PSI to Cut through mud! All Guards clog! Including Leaf Relief with pollen, mud, etc. This is why I invented the only system on the market that will clean itself and melt the ice too! It works because it is COMMON SENSE!

The new Auto clean system flushes out the gutters as well.
It is truly a one of a kind product! Keep washing off them gutters and gutter guards because you will not be cleaning any of the Gorilla Gutter Guards. They clean themselves with a turn of the hose!

]]> By: DGlens http://patricksheedy.net/blog/gutter-covers-leaf-guard-review/comment-page-1/#comment-672 DGlens Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:48:39 +0000 http://patricksheedy.net/blog/?p=8#comment-672 I have been installing gutter guards and cleaning them for over 20 years. I currently install leaf relief (on my own home with pin oaks) and rhino gutter guard. Here is a succinct summary: 1. Surface tension: Don't trust the first price, they will come back with a lower one. They are making about three times the price of materials. They won't tell you in the presentation that you have to clean the lips or the water shoots over like you have no gutters at all. I make as much cleaning the lips as I do with gutters. Gutter Helmets are the worst. They fasten to the roof and void the roof warranty. They also get clogged. Leaf Guards are too small and also get clogged. Finding service for both of these is really hard too. 2. Don't use plastics at all. The sun dries them out and debris collapses them. 3. Waterfall vinyl gutter guards work on steep roofs only, but the slots must be cleaned yearly. 4. Leaf Relief works well but it is flat, and the ten year warranty is prorated (I recently discovered this). Most roofs need to be blown off periodically, and the guards can be done then. Alcoa also says that if debris is on top, then the water still gets through. 5. Mesh is good if it is metal, not laying flat and the mesh is on top. 6. Gutter inserts (black inserts). They say themselves that the tops need cleaning every few seasons. 7. Cleaning can be the most cost effective, and I do some houses for $50 (a ranch for instance takes just 20 minutes sometimes). But even higher price houses could get my services in Winston-Salem, NC or Lynchburg VA for several years for the cost of gutter guards. Final thoughts: Get references for any contractors and do a cost comparison. Some contractors really jack up the prices. Final recommendations: All guards work well if the trees are far enough away, under trees, no guard is perfect or maintenance free. The need for guards varies oper house and per tree type. Squirrels chew through any guard out there. K-Guards are great if you can afford them and clean the lips every spring ($12-15/ft.-300% mark up). Leaf Relief and Rhino are the most affordable and effective in their group ($4-5/ft.- material cost is $2.10/ft.). Rhino: I like the slant of the guard and the stainless steel mesh ($4-5/ft.- materials cost is $2.50/foot). Gutta Guard: Cheap, very poor, hard to install, remove and maintain ($3-5/ft.-material cost is $1/ft.) Gorilla Gutter Guard will be only as effective as the cleaning system because the slot will fill up. Waterfall Gutter Guard: The slots clog up and you need a screwdriver and hose to clean them out and stuff does get inside. Rain Strain has slots that will fill up. Many guards work in the fall great, but the spring is when the problems occur with pollen and stringers that clog the guards. One thing not mentioned so far is that the pitch of the gutter must be correct or there will be build up in the gutter of shingle dust and small debris. I fix the pitch before capping gutters. Hope this helps. Glen I have been installing gutter guards and cleaning them for over 20 years. I currently install leaf relief (on my own home with pin oaks) and rhino gutter guard.
Here is a succinct summary:
1. Surface tension: Don’t trust the first price, they will come back with a lower one. They are making about three times the price of materials. They won’t tell you in the presentation that you have to clean the lips or the water shoots over like you have no gutters at all. I make as much cleaning the lips as I do with gutters. Gutter Helmets are the worst. They fasten to the roof and void the roof warranty. They also get clogged. Leaf Guards are too small and also get clogged. Finding service for both of these is really hard too.
2. Don’t use plastics at all. The sun dries them out and debris collapses them.
3. Waterfall vinyl gutter guards work on steep roofs only, but the slots must be cleaned yearly.
4. Leaf Relief works well but it is flat, and the ten year warranty is prorated (I recently discovered this). Most roofs need to be blown off periodically, and the guards can be done then. Alcoa also says that if debris is on top, then the water still gets through.
5. Mesh is good if it is metal, not laying flat and the mesh is on top.
6. Gutter inserts (black inserts). They say themselves that the tops need cleaning every few seasons.
7. Cleaning can be the most cost effective, and I do some houses for $50 (a ranch for instance takes just 20 minutes sometimes). But even higher price houses could get my services in Winston-Salem, NC or Lynchburg VA for several years for the cost of gutter guards.
Final thoughts: Get references for any contractors and do a cost comparison. Some contractors really jack up the prices.
Final recommendations: All guards work well if the trees are far enough away, under trees, no guard is perfect or maintenance free. The need for guards varies oper house and per tree type. Squirrels chew through any guard out there.
K-Guards are great if you can afford them and clean the lips every spring ($12-15/ft.-300% mark up).
Leaf Relief and Rhino are the most affordable and effective in their group ($4-5/ft.- material cost is $2.10/ft.).
Rhino: I like the slant of the guard and the stainless steel mesh ($4-5/ft.- materials cost is $2.50/foot).
Gutta Guard: Cheap, very poor, hard to install, remove and maintain ($3-5/ft.-material cost is $1/ft.)
Gorilla Gutter Guard will be only as effective as the cleaning system because the slot will fill up.
Waterfall Gutter Guard: The slots clog up and you need a screwdriver and hose to clean them out and stuff does get inside.
Rain Strain has slots that will fill up.
Many guards work in the fall great, but the spring is when the problems occur with pollen and stringers that clog the guards.
One thing not mentioned so far is that the pitch of the gutter must be correct or there will be build up in the gutter of shingle dust and small debris. I fix the pitch before capping gutters.
Hope this helps.
Glen

]]> By: HallettGC http://patricksheedy.net/blog/gutter-covers-leaf-guard-review/comment-page-1/#comment-668 HallettGC Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:47:41 +0000 http://patricksheedy.net/blog/?p=8#comment-668 Well, the quote is a bit high if I'll be asked. You can try the reverse curve types of gutter covers. You can have a look at our site and see if it helps you. Well, the quote is a bit high if I’ll be asked. You can try the reverse curve types of gutter covers. You can have a look at our site and see if it helps you.

]]> By: Greg Albracht http://patricksheedy.net/blog/gutter-covers-leaf-guard-review/comment-page-1/#comment-664 Greg Albracht Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:35:47 +0000 http://patricksheedy.net/blog/?p=8#comment-664 Hello, my name is Gre Albracht. I am the inventor of the Leafproof Gutter Protection System. I have a new gutter guard called Gorilla Gutter Guard. It is superior technology compared to the competition because it is the only gutter guard that actually cleans itself. It does this with its innovative patent pending design that has a built-in auto-clean device that simply is turned on FROM THE GROUND! Never get on a ladder to clean off your Gutter Guard or Gutter. See how at www.sidingmaster.com and then click on the Gorilla Gutter Guard Logo. This is a great DIY product. Hello, my name is Gre Albracht. I am the inventor of the Leafproof Gutter Protection System. I have a new gutter guard called Gorilla Gutter Guard. It is superior technology compared to the competition because it is the only gutter guard that actually cleans itself. It does this with its innovative patent pending design that has a built-in auto-clean device that simply is turned on FROM THE GROUND! Never get on a ladder to clean off your Gutter Guard or Gutter. See how at http://www.sidingmaster.com and then click on the Gorilla Gutter Guard Logo. This is a great DIY product.

]]> By: Pearl http://patricksheedy.net/blog/gutter-covers-leaf-guard-review/comment-page-1/#comment-659 Pearl Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:08:43 +0000 http://patricksheedy.net/blog/?p=8#comment-659 Though the gutter system serves it purpose whatever kind it can be, we as practical people will find ways to save money and maintain our home’s excellent condition at the same time. People mostly settle for the cheaper varieties since “it’s just for the proper dispersal of water and debris,” and as long as the job gets done – it’s good enough. A complete gutter system (including a good gutter cover) will usually be preferred to be as less obvious as possible to the house’s overall look, but people also pattern it to the latter’s paint color if possible. It depends on the material (aluminum, vinyl, etc.) if it could be painted and molded. Though the gutter system serves it purpose whatever kind it can be, we as practical people will find ways to save money and maintain our home’s excellent condition at the same time. People mostly settle for the cheaper varieties since “it’s just for the proper dispersal of water and debris,” and as long as the job gets done – it’s good enough.

A complete gutter system (including a good gutter cover) will usually be preferred to be as less obvious as possible to the house’s overall look, but people also pattern it to the latter’s paint color if possible. It depends on the material (aluminum, vinyl, etc.) if it could be painted and molded.

]]> By: Wendell http://patricksheedy.net/blog/gutter-covers-leaf-guard-review/comment-page-1/#comment-450 Wendell Sun, 01 May 2011 17:05:22 +0000 http://patricksheedy.net/blog/?p=8#comment-450 Regarding the guy above who said he hires a "crew" to clean his gutters and they charge $50 per cleaning. That price is unbelievable! Even if you were to have a really small home with only 75 feet of gutters, I could not touch that price as a business owner. I lose more than 10% off the top to workmans compenstation and liability insurance. Then I have my overhead expenses getting to a job and doing the job. Let's conservatively say that I spend $20 in over head expenses doing this. Then I have my capital costs, for fun, let's low ball this at $5. Then I have to pay approximately 2 hours time for two workers. Let's say I pay these tow workers $10 per hour ( I actually pay $15). Total cost to do the job? Conservatively $70. Profit to me? I would lose $20 per job on small jobs and much more on large jobs. IMO, guys who charge $50 to clean gutters are not legitmate business owners and likely carry no insurance. Heck, If I had anyone in my area that had a legitmate business charging $50, I would just subcontract all my work out to them. I could make a killing off anyone with a legitmate business who is fully insured that charges only $50 per cleaning. Regarding the guy above who said he hires a “crew” to clean his gutters and they charge $50 per cleaning. That price is unbelievable! Even if you were to have a really small home with only 75 feet of gutters, I could not touch that price as a business owner. I lose more than 10% off the top to workmans compenstation and liability insurance. Then I have my overhead expenses getting to a job and doing the job. Let’s conservatively say that I spend $20 in over head expenses doing this. Then I have my capital costs, for fun, let’s low ball this at $5. Then I have to pay approximately 2 hours time for two workers. Let’s say I pay these tow workers $10 per hour ( I actually pay $15). Total cost to do the job? Conservatively $70. Profit to me? I would lose $20 per job on small jobs and much more on large jobs.

IMO, guys who charge $50 to clean gutters are not legitmate business owners and likely carry no insurance. Heck, If I had anyone in my area that had a legitmate business charging $50, I would just subcontract all my work out to them. I could make a killing off anyone with a legitmate business who is fully insured that charges only $50 per cleaning.

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