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Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Gutter Helmet® work?
- Don't all gutter protections systems offer similar products and features?
Why do you say that Gutter Helmet® is "the best"? - How much does a professionally installed Gutter Helmet® system cost?
- Why do I need Gutter Helmet®?
- Will Gutter Helmet® affect my roof warranty?
- How does Gutter Helmet® compare to screens and other gutter products currently on the market?
- My roof is steep. How much rain can a Gutter Helmet® system handle?
- How will Gutter Helmet® affect the look of my home?
- What colors are available?
- Will Gutter Helmet® prevent ice dams?
- Will Gutter Helmet® work in heavy snows?
- How is Gutter Helmet® installed?
- What is the warranty for Gutter Helmet®?
How does Gutter Helmet® work?
Gutters become clogged when leaves and debris fall onto your roof
and accumulate in the gutters. When it rains, debris in your gutters
causes your downspouts to clog and your gutters to overflow. This
causes rot and damage to your home, lawn, basement and landscaping.
Gutter Helmet® patented nose-forward design prevents leaves and debris from entering your gutter system. Your Gutter Helmet® system channels rainwater around the nose-forward panel and through a precise 3/8" horizontal slit. In turn, the principles of gravity and surface tension combine to allow rainwater to flow into your gutters and leaves and debris to fall harmlessly to the ground below.
Don't all gutter protections systems offer similar products and
features? Why do you say that Gutter Helmet® is "the best"?
Brackets: Every home is unique, and Gutter Helmet® installers with
the option of several special-purpose reinforced heavy gauge installation
brackets, each engineered with a custom installation and special purpose
in mind; to strengthen and support your gutters, even in the heaviest
of snowfalls (K-style or Universal Tri-Beams support brackets) and prevent
entry to birds and animals (anchor-lock support brackets); to withstand
the heaviest rainfall ever recorded (all brackets); to hook invisibly
into your gutter with NO screws into the gutter. And NO screws into the
roof (K-style tribeam supports). Gutter Helmet® professional installers
are also trained in fascia-mounted systems that do not touch the roof
at all; ideal for expensive slate, shake and metal roofing. The 'other
guys' usually have a single bracket design or installation method that
encourages a "one-size-fits-all" approach to every home, even
yours!
Panels: Gutter Helmet®'s patented metal texturing process and horizontal-rib design is precisely engineered to provide maximum strength, maximum performance and minimum weight and stress onto the gutters of your home (especially when used with our patented brackets) over similar non-textured, non ribbed products. And, Gutter Helmet® is specially Kynar© coated to not only resist scratching, cracking and peeling, but to also neutralize the harmful effects of UV light and acid rain without perceptible fade for 20 years! Products coated with enamels, polyesters or just cannot stand up to the Gutter Helmet® PermaLife coating with special stain inhibitors.
The industry leader: Gutter Helmet® pioneered the professional gutter protection market over 25 years ago and is the industry leader, installing more quality systems over existing gutters than every other competitor. And have for every year for the last 25 years (with sales of over 10 million feet of Gutter Helmet® in 2004 alone!). Many products and companies have come and gone over the last 25 years, but Gutter Helmet® remains committed to you. Our current and future happy customers.
How much does a professionally installed Gutter Helmet® system
cost?
The installation cost is determined by many factors. All installations
include an inspection and tune-up of your existing gutters - cleaning,
sealing, re-pitching and adding hangers as needed. Other factors
affecting cost include: local laws and codes, number of stories
of your home; the need for special equipment to perform the installation
(due to the lay of the land or other variables); the condition of
your roof; the necessity of fascia repair and replacement; and the
linear feet of gutters and number of corners on your home. The inspection
of your home by a professional Gutter Helmet® dealer is necessary
to provide a fair installation estimate. Call your dealer today
to schedule your free inspection and estimate!
Why do I need Gutter Helmet®?
You avoid the muck and hassle of cleaning gutters yourself. You
avoid the dangers of climbing a shaky ladder. You avoid the liability
of having someone else clean your gutters. You help prevent clogged
and overflowing gutters that can lead to rot and damage of landscaping,
lawn, shrubbery, walls, fascia boards and soffit, foundation, basement,
crawl spaces and existing gutter system. Stop worrying about your
gutters and start enjoying the peace of mind that a Gutter Helmet®
system provides. With Gutter Helmet®, you'll Never Clean Your
Gutters Again!®
Will Gutter Helmet® affect my roof warranty?
No. Gutter Helmet® is expertly and professionally installed
using the industry's highest quality poly-butyl sealant and Dacromet®-coated
fasteners. Gutter Helmet® provides our installers with a choice
of installation methods, some that do not touch the roof at all!
Finally, our installation procedures and methods have been evaluated
and approved by major roofing manufacturers.
How does Gutter Helmet® compare to screens and other products
on the market?
Gutter Helmet® is expertly and professionally installed using
the industry's highest quality poly-butyl sealant and Dacromet®-coated
fasteners. Gutter Helmet® provides our installers with a choice
of installation methods, some that do not touch the roof at all!
Finally, our installation procedures and methods have been evaluated
and approved by major roofing manufacturers.
My roof is very steep. Just how much rain can a Gutter Helmet®
system handle?
The angle of a roof is called pitch. Gutter Helmet® has engineered
a variety of installation techniques to work on any pitch roof,
from flat to almost vertical. Rest assured that rainwater will flow
into your Gutter Helmet®-protected gutters, regardless of the
pitch. Many products on the market promise their systems will handle
22", 24", or even 30" of rain per hour; but what
does that mean? Actually, almost any product can handle large amounts
of rain if it is installed on a relatively flat roof with a very
short roof run. For example, Gutter Helmet® could claim to handle
109" per year, a very true, but very misleading statement (very
low pitch with a 5 foot roof run). The fact is that it has never
rained more than 12" in a single hour in the US.
How will Gutter Helmet® affect the look of my home? What colors
are available?
Gutter Helmet® is designed to blend into the natural architectural
style of your home. Eight colors plus solid copper are available
to match your roof shingle so that an installed system becomes an
almost invisible year-round protection from the damage caused by
overflowing gutters.
Will Gutter Helmet® prevent ice dams?
Ice dams are caused by poor insulation and ventilation. So no, will not
prevent nor cause ice dams. Gutter Helmet® can, however, help reduce
the amount of ice build-up in your gutters that can cause gutter seams
to split, hangers to loosen, and gutters to pull off the house. For more
information on the cause and prevention of ice dams, please contact your
local Professional Gutter Helmet® dealer by visiting the 'Where to
Buy' page. Your dealer can also guide you to additional sources of information.
Because the ice that used to accumulate in your gutters now goes over
the panels, some customers report an increase in icicles. If that is a
concern to you, Gutter Helmet® offers an exclusive Helmet-Heater option
to prevent icicles and help prevent the damage caused by ice dams. Contact
your Professional Gutter Helmet® dealer for more information.
Will Gutter Helmet® work in heavy snows?
Gutter Helmet® is precision-engineered to work well in heavy
snowfalls. Gutter Helmet® has been proven on thousands of homes
in the heavy snow-load regions of Canada, New York, Minnesota and
New England states.
How is Gutter Helmet® installed?
Gutter Helmet® is custom-fitted to your home by trained installers
who clean, seal, check and adjust the alignment of your gutter system,
as needed. Gutter Helmet® is expertly installed with heavy gauge
reinforced support brackets, (several models available, each designed
for an expert, custom installation.) Gutter Helmet® panels are
individually prepared and custom-fitted over your full-sized gutters.
Panels are then securely installed under or over shingles, depending
on a professional dealer inspection of your home. Upon completion
and final inspection, the site is restored to its original condition.
In most cases, installation can be completed in just one day.
What is the warranty for Gutter Helmet®?
With your registered warranty, you are provided a transferable
lifetime materials and a product performance warranty. Through the
extensive Gutter Helmet® dealer network, you are also provided
a lifetime service warranty. Your local dealer will provide you
with a copy of the written warranty that will explain all the details.
The warranty must be registered when you purchase Gutter Helmet®
to take advantage of all warranty benefits. If you do not receive
a warranty card, please contact your dealer by visiting the Where
to Buy page. If you are unable to locate your dealer, please contact
us.
 Protect Your Home and Your Investment - Gutter Helmet, the original gutter protection system, keeps debris from gathering in gutters, eliminating the hassles, damage, and dangers caused by clogged gutters. Never Clean Your Gutters Again! |
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Barry Best LLC. P.O. Box 540 Chittenango, NY 13037 (315) 697-5000 or (315) 682-1112 Fax: (315) 697-5241 |
