K-Guard gutter guards are set apart by more than just their seamless design and the all-in-one gutter system. The entire design and structure of our gutter guard is backed by science and engineered for the best possible performance! Here’s an inside look at the scientific rigor that sets K-Guard apart.
Principles of Water Flow and Your Gutters
We all understand the power of gravity, which causes rain to flow downward onto your roof and along the shingles to pour off the side of your home. This downward flow of water makes it essential to position gutters along the flat edges of the roof, catching rainwater before it pours down on your fascia board, siding, and foundation.
Due to the natural pull of gravity, as well as the slope of your roof, other leaves and debris can also get drawn downward into your gutters. This means that any leaves or other debris that end up on your roof may also get drawn down into the gutter. If enough debris enters your gutters that they become clogged and unable to divert water properly, it can lead to several water damage issues on your roof and fascia board.
How Other Gutter Guards Disrupt Water Flow
A common issue with most other gutter guards is that they create a surface on which leaves, debris, and even water can still eventually collect. Mesh gutter guards layer on top of the entire surface of your gutters with small holes to let water through while catching debris.
Gutter guards that get in the way of the water’s flow cause friction, decreasing the inertia. If the rainfall is slowed enough, it may pool in the gutters since it no longer has the momentum to propel itself horizontally along the gutters toward the downspout. Furthermore, if rainfall is heavy enough, it may move too fast to work its way through the mesh and simply spill off the side instead.
The Scientific Design of K-Guard Gutter Guards
Gutter guards are notorious for causing more harm than good. K-Guard wanted to design a superior gutter guard, delivering clog-free protection without introducing new problems and interfering with water flow. Here is what we did to make K-Guard gutter guards unlike any other:
1. Surface Tension-based Design
In layman’s terms, surface tension causes water to stretch and bend around the surface on which it is flowing. Surface tension, plus the pull of gravity, causes rainfall to flow downward while curving and shaping around surfaces it encounters.
K-Guard gutter guards use surface tension to their advantage. The curved hood design guides any water that doesn’t flow into the initial gap between the gutter guard and the roof’s edge over the hood to then flow with the curve back down into the gutter trough. This dual-entry design works to provide even the heaviest of rainfall rapid and easy flow into the gutter system while blocking debris at every turn.
2. Diverts Debris Away from Gutters Entirely
The curved shape of K-Guard gutter guards does more than aid in water flow—it aids in debris flow as well! Any leaves, dirt, or other organic materials that tumble down your roof onto your gutters will be blocked from entering your gutter system thanks to the gutter guards, which also encourage debris to continue its downward trajectory off and away from your house.
Where mesh gutters sit down flat inside your gutter troughs, K-Guard Leaf-free Gutter Systems use this curved gutter guard design to ensure debris is unable to get into your gutters or collect on top of your guards.
3. Strategically Engineered Materials
From the trough to the gutter guards, K-Guard gutter systems are engineered with heavy-duty aluminum that is lightweight and durable, maintaining its beautiful corrosion-free appearance and withstanding any weather conditions. This smooth material has a beautiful paint finish that is guaranteed to last a lifetime—just like your gutters. No ribbing or blockages that could disrupt water flow or break up surface tension, just beautiful debris-proof gutters!
The gutter guards and the gutters themselves are attached to your fascia board with all-weather polymer hangers that lock the entire system in place so they won’t sag or shift out of place. You could put a lot of weight on these gutter guards and they still wouldn’t bend out of shape—but you won’t have to, because anything that falls on them from water to debris will be diverted where it should go every time.
4. Custom Made for Your Home
At K-Guard, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every home has a unique shape and design, requiring a custom-built gutter system that will fit the flow and layout of your roof. We blur the line between science and art by measuring and cutting your seamless gutter system on-site to perfectly adhere to the way rain will interact with your home. Both your gutter troughs and your gutter guards will be fitted to the exact specifications of your roof for a cohesive approach to protecting your home.
Research-backed Gutter Guards You Can Rely On
We’ve done the research to ensure only the best protection for your gutters and, in turn, your home. There is no gutter guard quite like K-Guard, and nothing will give you peace of mind like our leaf-free guarantee! If you’re looking for gutter guards that will get the job done without ruining your curb appeal, contact us to request an estimate.
