What Can I Expect During My Gutter Installation Service?
So you’re thinking of installing the K-Guard Leaf Free Gutter System? Congratulations! Whether you’re on the fence about installing or if you’ve already coordinated an installation date, you may be wondering what to expect. K-Guard’s gutter installation service is as easy as it could be with a process that involves three very easy steps. Keep reading […]
Should You Install Underground Lines?
You’re probably familiar with how a gutter system works. Water from a roof is drained into a gutter, that water travels through the gutter and into downspouts. The downspouts drain the water away from your home to avoid drainage issues like foundation damage and flooding. Are you familiar with where the water goes once it […]
4 Reasons Why Gutter Screens Are a Waste of Money
Raise your hand if you’re sick and tired of cleaning your gutters. We’re assuming you’re like most homeowners who dread cleaning their gutters a few times a year and we don’t blame you. First, you have to lug around a heavy ladder, climb the ladder (hello, fear of heights), touch some pretty gross things, and […]
How is K-Guard Seamless?
Did you know that the first concept of gutters dates back to the Romans? Gutter systems have come a long way since 47 AD. Centuries later, the first seamless aluminum gutters were invented in the 1960s by Art Knudson. The invention of seamless gutters changed the gutter industry as we knew it; leaks were minimized, […]
Keep Red Maple Helicopters Out of Your Gutters
Let’s learn more about these whirlybirds, the threat they pose to gutters and downspouts, and how to keep them out of your gutter system.
How to Keep Your Home Warmer This Fall & Winter
There’s been a slight chill in the air, pumpkins are covering doorsteps, and Chiefs football is back – these things are all indicators that it’s officially autumn! The daytime highs are starting to dip and the overnight lows are getting chilly which means winter weather is soon to follow. While wintertime in the Heartland isn’t […]
Why am I Seeing Shingle Sediment in My Gutters?
Have you ever noticed tiny granules near your downspouts or in your gutters? If you have an asphalt roof then you probably have. These tiny granules are known as roof sediment, or pieces of the asphalt shingle that have loosened and, as a result, have passed through your gutter system. Unfortunately, when homeowners spot roof […]
K-Guard vs. Other Gutter Systems
In the market for a new gutter system? There are a few different options to choose from: traditional half-round gutters, gutter covers, filters/screens, and what are referred to as “complete” gutter systems. The decision to install a new gutter system is a very important one, therefore, research should be done before selecting a new gutter […]
4 Common Gutter Issues Solved
Have you ever noticed water spilling over your gutters? What about sagging gutters? If your home has a traditional open-top gutter system or half-round gutters then it’s prone to many issues if it’s not taken care of. Even if you do clean your gutter system regularly, issues can still occur. If you’ve noticed an issue […]
How to Deal with Leaves this Fall
Fall is just weeks away which means Chiefs games, apple cinnamon scents filling the air, and chillier weather are around the corner. Fall is stunning, bringing beautiful fall foliage, turning leaves bright oranges and darker reds. Fall foliage is especially beautiful here in The Heartland where we have hot sunny days and cooler, drier nights […]