What Gutter Damage Can be Repaired?
Sometimes things around your home fail and need repairing or replacing. It’s inevitable, especially as your home ages and stuff inside and outside gets older. Every major home component inside and outside the home has a lifespan. Certain things, like a roof, can last longer than others, like an HVAC system. Eventually, you’ll need to […]
Embrace the Renewal of Spring: A Guide to Gutter Cleaning
While spring hasn’t officially sprung, it’s close! We’re just days away from the season of renewal, saying goodbye to Old Man Winter. Even if you love winter and are sad to see it go, no one can deny the beauty of springtime: fresh blooms, wildlife venturing out with new life, more sunshine, and higher temperatures […]
Winter Gutter Maintenance Checklist: Protecting Your Home from Water Damage
Whether we want to admit it or not, winter is upon us. There’s a chill in the air and most days require a winter jacket as we bundle up to keep warm. You’ve probably winterized your home’s exterior, doing things to protect it from freezes and harsh winter weather proactively. While you’re getting your exterior […]
The Science Behind Gutter Ice Dam Formation and How to Counter it with K-Guard
Living in Kansas City means we experience all four seasons, including winter. Though it’s shorter than other parts of the country thanks to the earth’s tilt, below-freezing temperatures, ice storms, and snowstorms are common here in KC. It’s tough to think about winter considering we just entered fall, but it’ll be here in a couple […]
Overcoming Common Gutter Problems: How K-Guard Offers Solutions Where Others Fail
Have you ever personally experienced gutter problems? What about a friend, neighbor, or family member? Whether you’ve experienced it firsthand or witnessed it through someone else’s perspective, gutter problems can be a nightmare to deal with. From clogged gutters, gutter leaks, sagging gutters, and even dwelling pests, there’s a lot of room for error with […]
Seasonal Gutter Care: Preparing Your K-Guard System for the Changing Systems
Congratulations on making the switch to K-Guard! You’ve installed the premier gutter system, offering homeowners superior protection from drainage issues while requiring no gutter maintenance. Our gutter product is top-of-the-line with multiple components working together to collect and drain water away from a home’s roof quickly and efficiently while keeping debris out. Your K-Guard System […]
The Importance of Gutter Maintenance in Pest Prevention
A gutter system is only as good as its maintenance, and gutters that collect debris can lead to problems like clogging, overflowing, flooding, and pests. To keep your gutters from turning into breeding grounds or entry points for pests like insects, birds, and even rodents, it’s important to maintain them well. K-Guard gutter systems are […]
The Long-term Costs of Ignoring Ice Dams
Chilly winter months and seasons of fluctuating temperatures create the perfect environment for ice dams to form on roofs and gutters. Homeowners may opt to ignore these icy growths on their gutters, assuming they will melt and go away on their own eventually. However, ignoring ice dams is dangerous and can lead to expensive roof […]
The Hidden Dangers of Clogged Gutters: How K-Guard Protects Your Home and Health
Clogged gutters are more than a simple inconvenience. When gutters are clogged, precipitation flowing down your roof and into the gutter system pools and fills the gutter troughs instead of being directed away out and away from your home. The result is standing water and overflowing gutters which can lead to all sorts of expensive […]
The Top Five Reasons Kansas City Homeowners Switch to K-Guard Gutters in Spring
As the heavier rainfall in spring puts your gutters to the test, you want them to pass the test with flying colors. This is the time of year when many homeowners in Overland Park and other parts of Kansas City discover how important it is to have high-quality gutters. Homeowners make the switch to K-Guard […]