Gutter Guards: Everything You Need to Know

Love the copper look? Here’s how to get it for less. Homeowners love the warmth and character of copper gutters — that rich, timeless tone that makes a home look effortlessly refined.

If you’ve ever spent a weekend climbing a ladder to scoop out soggy leaves, you know how tedious gutter cleaning can be.

It’s time to replace your gutters! Believe it or not – fresh clean gutters can give your home a face lift – and even take on a new style. Bring on that curb appeal! But, first things first – seamless gutters vs regular gutters?

If you own a home in Kansas City, MO, you already know: gutters are a big deal. Between our heavy downpours and fall leaves, gutters here have their work cut out for them.

Are you looking for a way to simplify your life and skip the hassle of cleaning your gutters? Many people have found that leaf guards really do work.

There are many gutter guard products on the market today. As a consumer, it can be quite confusing – many of the products claim to do the same thing, have similar names, and look the same to the untrained eye.

If you’re a homeowner who is interested in increasing your home’s curb appeal while adding practical value, gutter replacement may just be the answer.

This article is for DIY lovers. Homeowners who find that there is nothing more satisfying than completing a challenging home project for yourself. It’s custom, beautiful and maybe even saved a little money here and there.

When it comes to preventing gutter cleaning, gutter screens have been a homeowner’s go-to product for many decades. They were the first kind of gutter protection on the market. So when it comes to finding the right gutter protection for yourself, you are wise to ask: Are gutter screens an “old reliable classic”? Or are they outdated and ineffective?

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the world of gutter guards, examining the pros and cons of different types and designs, including micro-mesh and solid gutter guards. We’ll delve into factors like effectiveness, durability, and cost to help you make an informed decision.

The Thomsons’ dream home turned into a water nightmare—until Gutter Cover Kansas City® provided the perfect gutter solution. See how they fixed basement leaks, erosion, and overflow for good!

Tired of the endless maintenance that comes with a traditional wood deck?

Choosing the right gutter protection system can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Let’s break down the benefits and different types of gutter guards to help you make the best decision for your home.

You’ve invested in copper gutters and copper downspouts. Smart move! They’re beautiful, durable, and last for ages. But now you need a gutter guard, and you’re a bit stumped. Not every gutter guard plays well with copper material, as dissimilar metals can cause corrosion. So, what’s a homeowner to do?

Metal roofs have unique characteristics that affect the performance of gutter guards, making it essential to choose the right one. In this guide, compiled for serious buyers, we’ll delve into what you need to make an informed decision.

Is gutter foam a good idea? Does gutter foam work? It’s a question many homeowners grapple with when considering the best way to protect their gutters.

Procrastination and home maintenance seem to be synonymous, don’t they? For instance, you look at your house and get that feeling of guilt wash over you as you see leaves pouring out of the gutter and notice that the soffit and fascia really need attention. You know you have to tackle it, but instead you find yourself asking, “Barbeque, anyone?”

Gutter guard installation costs vary greatly between suppliers in the U.S, and it’s no different in Kansas City.

Residential gutters are typically 5 inch or 6 inch, but at times can go up to 8 inch, ranging in size to control the rainwater. When it comes to gutters, size does matter; however, it’s also true that oversized gutters are unnecessary and might end up messing with the aesthetics of your home.

Underground gutter drains are a great way to channel water away from your home. They are often preferred over having unsightly drainage pipes lying all over the lawn. However, as good as this solution is for dealing with water drainage, there are a number of things that can impact how well they function.

Perhaps you’ve been looking at your soffit and fascia boards for a while, noticing that the elements are wreaking havoc on them. The paint is peeling, there’s rotting wood, you’re convinced the soffit panels aren’t providing proper ventilation, and now you’re sure you can see some mold. Worrying for sure!

As beautiful as pine trees are, pine needles can be a real pain in the gutters. The long, thin needles and twigs get stuck in the gutter system and prevent water from flowing freely, leading to overflow. As water accumulates, the potential for water damage to the siding, foundation, and even the interior, increases.

It’s a question many homeowners grapple with. Are gutter guards a waste of money? While it’s true that some gutter guard options can be a waste of money, making the right choice can save you thousands in the long run.

To solve the problems associated with leaves, pine needles, maple seeds, and oak tassels, homeowners such as yourselves, often turn to a gutter guard system as a solution to this problem.  But now what?   

Well, now the question that begs to be answered next is: ‘Do gutter guards need to be cleaned’?

If you are asking that question, you have probably experienced the nightmare of getting rainwater in your basement or the damage from overflowing gutters in heavy rain. Or, perhaps you just want to avoid the trauma, expense, and lost time of a flooded basement or cracked foundation.

Of course, as helpful as gutter guards are, there can be drawbacks. Many of these are associated with the types of gutter guards. 

We bring you back to the objective of gutter guards and that is to ‘Let water in, and keep everything else out.

When the snow eventually melts, the trapped water has nowhere to go but over the edge of the gutter, or worse flowing behind the gutter into soffit and fascia and under roof shingles, potentially causing extensive water damage to your home. Discover the top gutter guard system to effectively tackle the challenges of the winter months below.

Home improvement projects can be intimidating, especially when they are large and complex enough to warrant a General Contractor’s help.

Cleaning clogged gutters seems to have no end, thanks to the relentless accumulation of tree leaves and debris. Also, we’ve been around long enough to witness the damage that a clogged gutter system will do to your home – wood rot and a flooded basement are just some of the tragic results.

The fall season has officially arrived in all its glory and it’s perhaps the best time of year in Kansas City.  As the temperature cools down and makes way for spending time outside, the picturesque trees turn those familiar colors of red, gold, and orange.

Kansas City can experience heavy storms. This year (2023) has been interesting. We have been in a drought but in the last couple of weeks, we have been experiencing many heavy thunderstorms.

Gutter guards should work by keeping debris and other intrusive elements out of your gutter system while allowing water to flow into the gutter system, down the downspout, and away from the foundation of your home.

Tired of spending your weekends climbing up a ladder and clearing out your rain gutters? Do you dread the thought of having to scoop out handfuls of soggy leaves and debris? The solution to your maintenance woes may well be professionally installed gutter guards.

Getting a quality gutter guard quote for home-improvement projects can often be something just short of a nightmare. Between the high-pressure sales tactics and never knowing if you’re really getting the best price, these meetings can leave you feeling more confused than when you started.

We loved working with Matt!  He is a super nice guy and very easy to work with, yet he takes quality work seriously. With his experience, he knows when a job is done right and that is what he expects.

Most people love to shop so that they can get the best product for their home from the most competent company at the lowest price possible. When it comes to home improvements that is not always an easy task.

Riley has been working for Gutter Cover Kansas City® for 7 years! He is known for being a very detailed gutter guard installer.

We took some time to ask Riley a few questions about himself and working for Gutter Cover KC™.

Historical homes are especially valuable to the community because of the stories they tell and the people that have walked through their doors. Protecting these homes is important, so we make sure to offer gutter protection for historical homes

Have you ever purchased a gutter guard and found it worked great in the Fall, but not in the Spring? Or that your leaf filter worked great the first year you had it, but made things worse the next year?

This Overland Park home added black half round gutters to add a unique sophistication to their already beautiful home.

Fall is the season most of us start thinking about gutter guards. Each home owner might meet with different debris culprits.

Advantage Gutter Guard® works for all seasons and debris Kansas City weather throws at it.

Beautiful Shawnee, KS Home With Copper Gutter Installed.

We believe that gutter replacement is an excellent opportunity to upgrade the curb appeal of your KC home.

Having trouble keeping whirlybirds out of your gutter? You’re not alone, many homeowners deal with this every year. If you are ready to end your whirlybird issue and never want to worry about cleaning your gutters again, start your free no-pressure estimate today.

Clogged gutters tend to be the root of many chronic issues for a home. Why? Gutters are like the immune system of a home

Clogged gutters tend to be the root of many chronic issues for a home. Why? Gutters are like the immune system of a home 

If you have a problem with Advantage Gutter Guard ® we will take care of it. How can you trust our promise?

Gutters are one of the most overlooked elements of a home – and often the last thing we think of when dealing with foundation issues or basement flooding. 

Spring is finally here…we hope! After a record-breaking cold winter, Kansas City is ready for Spring. Learn how to get your home and gutters ready for Spring.

We are proud to share some of the more recent awards Gutter Cover Kansas City ® has won with its product Advantage Gutter Guard®.

If your gutters are clogged and can’t drain – the stagnant water will freeze and suddenly the gutters are filled to the brim with ice. This ice takes a long time to melt and can cause problems.

If you have had overflowing gutters, you likely also experienced the damaging effects of gallons of water inundating the siding, foundation, and landscaping of your home.

One of the biggest challenges to gutter cleaning is the ladder fall risk. So before stepping on the ladder, here are some Do’s and Don’ts so your ‘cleaning your gutters day’ is a safe and productive one.

A Kansas City Female CEO Makes Sure Our Gutter Guards Work! Pam Stacye is Gutter Cover Kansas City®’s Co-CEO and takes the lead in Quality Assurance. As such, she contributes to every aspect of the company.

You know keeping your gutters clean is important for protecting the health, safety, and longevity of your home.

The entire Advantage Gutter Guard® system is made of durable, high-quality heavy gauge aluminum. When doing research, you will find that this stands in contrast to systems that use thinner materials or even plastic (poly…) in their designs.

Several years ago we had quite the surprise at an installation: As we removed the old gutter, a severe termite infestation was revealed. The homeowner was notified and a termite expert came to inspect.

Birds love to return to the same nesting grounds time and again. So if you’ve ever had a bird build their home in your gutters – beware: this is going to be a regular thing. The only way to prevent a bird from nesting there again is to make it undesirable, or even better impossible.

When it comes to anything you need done to your home, you want an expert. Especially when it comes to water control around your house – AKA – your guttering system. Gutter Cover Kansas City® has been taking care of homeowners for over 20 years. What does that mean for you?

We Just Installed New Gutters & Advantage Gutter Guard® for Our Fox 4 Contest Winner!

Gutter guards are supposed to protect your gutters from any type of debris that trees can throw at them – including oak tassels.

Maybe that sounds like a bit of a stretch, but in a way we really are.

Silent Spout™ is a special technology that stops metal reverberations on treated downspouts. It can be installed on any type, material and color of downspout.

Customer reviews and personal research are one of the best ways to learn about a product. 

A homeowner recently called Gutter Cover KC™ because they were having guttering problems

An ice dam is caused by snow melting on the upper portion of your roof. As the melted snow flows down the roof it meets with still frozen ice and snow on a lower portion of the roof. This causes the melted snow to re-freeze.

Historically, Gutter Cover KC™ rarely promotes sales or discounts. The reason for this is that we start with a fair price. Thus saving you frustrating negotiations, and the fear that you could’ve had a better deal. 

Heat cables can certainly help a home that struggles with ice dams. However, most of the time heat cable should be viewed as a band-aid or short term solution.

The Trees Are Hitting Their Peak This Weekend!

It’s Fall! A Time to Enjoy, Not A Time To Clean Your Gutters!

Clean gutters are vital in protecting the health and longevity of your home. It is important to find a gutter protection system that truly works

There’s so many refreshing ways to spend your time, but cleaning gutters isn’t one of them! Our customers have taken cleaning their gutters off the to-do list!

Underground drains can be a valuable addition to your guttering system.

 The Advantage Gutter Guard® can be installed on any roof type – this includes stone coated steel, concrete, Spanish tile, and metal roofs.

Although we’re past Spring, rain has pretty much continued to frequent our area. This is great for your yard, but if your basement has the tendency to flood, this is enough to make you shiver. 

Gutter Guards do work! However, you have to get the right gutter guard.

Surface tension: “The property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules.

The Gutter Cover Kansas City® team has dedicated itself to doing things the right way.

It’s tree planting season in Kansas City! Trees give a warm, “Hello, neighbor” vibe to your property. Not only do they bring positive energy to the landscape, they also add shade and save on energy costs. 

Chuck and Sue Robinson know very well the challenge of finding which gutter cover is best for a home.

You may be asking “How can I be prepared for heavy spring rains?” because last year, the heavy spring rain brought disaster. If so, you are not alone. Many homeowners have suffered during a spring rain downpour.

Let’s face it – gutters are not exciting…but they are vital to maintain all the things that are exciting with your house: landscaping, exterior paint, and yes, even man caves…all are directly affected by your gutter system. 

Gutter Cover KC™ knows that guttering problems do not disappear – even when the world is quarantined. How can we help you solve your guttering problems while respecting the health of the community?

Now that you’re enjoying your new Advantage Gutter Guard®, you may be thinking that your home could use a fresh coat of paint or new siding to match your new aesthetic gutter design.

At first, a gutter screen might sound like the most appealing option because it’s more economical and keeps leaves out. However, on closer examination gutter screens don’t protect the gutters from smaller debris such as these helicopters.

Our gutter guard lives up to its Life Time Warranty. Gutter Cover Kansas City® has been installing since 2001 with countless happy customers.

You’ve met with your Gutter Cover KC™ consultant, and they’ve assured you that we can solve your water problems.  You’re eagerly waiting for your very own Advantage Gutter Guard®. Now you are wondering, “Who will install the gutter guard on my home?”

The first thing that we learned of homeownership was that things can GO WRONG with a house very QUICKLY!

Have you looked at your gutters lately? Clogged gutters not only detract from your home’s appearance but can also lead to costly water damage.

Happy for Eight Years and Counting!

From setting up to cleaning up we work hard to make sure your home is protected and the job is done right.

The product of focus today is a gutter foam type of filler that you insert into your gutters to try to prevent them from clogging.

Gutter Cover Kansas City® has a variety of flexible financing options to meet your needs.

Do you have water in your basement? Perhaps it’s a lot, perhaps it’s a little. However much you have – It’s a problem! WET BASEMENTS can lead to repairs in the tens of thousands of dollars.

You know you need it. You’ve been putting it off for years. And now water in your basement or foundation problems have pushed you to the limit – You need gutter protection now!

Every homeowner dreads hearing the word TERMITES when someone is speaking about their house. So what actually causes these critters to be interested in particular homes? Below are 5 specific things that can lead to termites infesting a home

Every homeowner knows that. But one type of maintenance carries with it higher level of risk than many – Gutter Cleaning. But why does this need to be done at all? What are our options? Why consider eliminating it altogether?

Choose the right ladder for the job. For single-story houses, use a four-legged stepladder. You’ll probably need an extension ladder for two-story homes. 

Basement Flooding: The Causes Behind The Symptoms

Gutter Cover Kansas City® recently received two calls from homeowners having issues involving outside water getting in their basements.

There is more local history around the Kansas City area then one might think. This was a home that we had the privilege of installing gutter protection on.

Home additions can be many things including a garage, sun room, new porch area, or just enlarging a room you already have on your home. These rooms are special and can be customized to the homeowners wish. Like with everything new, you want it to be protected and stay in prime condition for as long as possible.

The guttering system is one of the most important systems on a home. A properly functioning gutter system is designed to combat water damage to your house. Gutters collect the rain from the roof and direct it away from your house. Downspouts play a very important role within the gutter system on your home.

Here you will find 5 important questions to think about when it comes to your gutters. The why, how, when, and what pertains to gutter replacement and protection.

Gutter Cover Kansas City® is proud to be a local business for Lee’s Summit, MO.

Leawood gutter guard protection is a good idea. Why do you ask?  This community is not only full of lovely homes but also beautiful mature trees.

This past week Gutter Cover Kansas City® was out at the private community of Lake Quivira installing gutter protection. Below is a photo of the home before the job began.

Before and after images of an install for gutter and gutter protection in Prairie Village

Spanish tile roofs are known for their eye-catching beauty. Not as common as composition roofs in Kansas City, they stand out with uniqueness.

NARI is the Nations Association of the Remolding Industry. Kansas City NARI is the premier resource for the remodeling industry and its consumers.

Installing 8-inch gutters on a home with water issues.

“Located in the heart of Kansas City, Waldo is a walkable, bikeable neighborhood filled with everything from boutiques to bakeries and day spas to nightlife.”

The element copper has been in use for the past 10,000 years. In addition, more than 97% of copper mined, has been extracted since the 1900s.

The meaning of neighborhood is, “a district, especially one forming a community within a town or city.” Kansas City, Missouri is made up of many neighborhoods, neighborhoods that are both new and old.

This home is surrounded by beautiful mature trees that give great shade in the summer.

This beautiful ranch home is getting an upgrade. We recently were out in Overland Park, Kansas doing a gutter installation.

While temps are pushing the high 90’s our guys are out working getting their installations done. Today we were out in Kansas City, Missouri installing gutters for a beautiful tutor home.

Many homeowners looking for gutter protection will come across the DIY gutter screens you can find at local home improvement stores. Most of these screens are self-installed.

Are gutter screens right for you? We all want to get the best value for our hard earned money so you might be tempted to spend $3-$4 per foot to get gutter screens put on your home.  

Our team at Gutter Cover Kansas City® is always looking for ways to better our installation process

The Trees are starting to bloom in Prairie Village! Soon it will be time to start your yearly maintenance to your home. A couple of the most common violations listed on the Prairie Village community website are “exterior maintenance & standing water.”

As the cold weather progresses and precipitation begins to fall, whether its in the form of rain, freezing rain, or snow, we begin to receive calls in our office regarding icicles

Gutter Cover Kansas City® is happy to work with either homeowner, contractor or both.

We recently received this Gutter Cover Kansas City® review and our hard-working team deserves the praise.

This project consisted of cleaning out the gutters prior to our gutter guard install in bronze color being installed on the full house.  When dealing with an installation such as this one; we always will send a crew of multiple guys to the home to ensure caution and safety when climbing the 48-foot ladders.

A few facts and history about the city of Trimble in Missouri is that it is known as the City by the Lake. Named after J.M. Trimble, a railroad official, after it was originally called Carpenter’s Store.

Last month we were out in Raintree Lake, a community within Lees Summit, Missouri. We were completing our gutter system installation to the full house.

Ladder injuries are far too common in today’s world; according to ABC News, “They found that more than 2.1 million people were treated in hospital emergency departments for ladder-related injuries from 1990 to 2005. That averages out to more than 136,000 cases a year.

Over the next few blogs, we are going to dive into how to prevent water damage from damaging your home. Everything from foundation issues to molding issues, water damage can cause havoc to your home.

The first thing to look for when purchasing gutter guards is the company that will install the gutter protection system. Gutter guards are only as good as the installation and product design.  Avoid companies that don’t specialize in a gutter guard with a proven design.

With spring approaching, home improvements and projects are shortly to follow. Whether you plan to hire the workout or do it yourself that is completely up to you.

As the cold weather progresses and precipitation begins to fall, whether its in the form of rain, freezing rain, or snow, we begin to receive calls in our office regarding icicles.

If you are like most homeowners in KC raking leaves and cleaning them out of your gutters is not on your top 10 list of fun activities.

Over the next few blogs we are going to dive in to how to prevent water from damaging your home. Everything from foundation issues to molding issues, water can cause havoc to your home

Most typical roofing in the KC Metro area consists of a composite, shingles, tiles, wood, asphalt & asphalt fiberglass, Rubber, Corrugated, Metal, Flat, and Slate. For more information on those please check out this website

Learn how to watch for the symptoms of water damage in your home.

We are proud to be a part of KC’s community and help them protect their home from water damage.

March is Here… and Spring Showers Are Right Around The Corner!

We had a very unusual rainstorm the same evening after our gutter covers were installed. Only it wasn’t an ordinary rain. We got 1-1/2” in the first half-hour, about 8:30pm

When being tasked with the chore of cleaning gutters (if you have to) make sure the gutters are attached well; No sagging gutters can be seen, all connections to the roofing are secure, and no holes or cracking can be seen in the gutters as well.

Choosing a tree can be an emotional decision but it’s probably best to exercise some practicality in the matter.

Kansas City heat can damage trees. Falling leaves clog gutters. Gutter guards will help prevent clogged gutters.

Often sagging gutters get neglected either because they go unnoticed, or because it is a project that gets placed as low priority as it seems to be simply a slight aesthetic issue. Many are unaware that sagging gutters can damage the integrity of your home.

They need to replace their roofs and gutter protection.  Once the insurance adjuster has determined you need a new roof due to the hail damage it’s time to hire a roofing contractor

Do you see sagging gutters, wood rot, gutters overflowing, water damage to your siding or perhaps you’re getting water into your basement?  These along with other problems are signs of dirty gutters and why you need to keep your gutters clean.

You can have a spotless gutter system, but it would be futile if your downspouts drain near or towards your foundation. An easy way to have adequate drainage is through downspout extensions.

I’m not at all fond of these Arctic fronts we’ve been plagued with but I’m sure happy that during the heat of July we added more attic insulation and more vents in our soffit.

SNOW DAY! Awesome for the kids…not so great for the back…

Doug Stacye, owner of Gutter Cover Kansas City®, recently completed the mentoring program through The Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP).

Rain gutters have changed over the years. There is a natural progression to better a product after the initial invention.  Take for example computers.

Gutters prevent water from running down the side of a building entering interior walls and seeping into the basement.  Overflowing gutters can also allow water to run over or behind the gutters, damaging the soffit and fascia which could eventually lead to wood rot

The Oxford Dictionary defines this proverb as follows, “When the need for something becomes imperative, you are forced to find ways of getting or achieving it”.  So it made me wonder about the history of rain gutters.

Well, I was drinking a peach-flavored Snapple Tea one day and read the “Real Fact” under the lid.  It stated that a full-grown tree produces enough oxygen to support a family of four.

Did you see the news story on Channel 9, KMBC, recently regarding the homeowner whose sewer was backing up in the basement? 

This is a continuation of last week’s blog that provided information on how to prepare the outside of your house.  Now let’s go inside the house and see what can be done to make your house more secure and cozy during the winter months.

It’s something I don’t like to think about but winter is upon us and before we see any weather that can potentially harm our home or even our own well-being, it would be advisable to take precautions now. 

Here at Gutter Cover Kansas City®, we’re always looking for ways to make life a little easier around the house

The staff at Gutter Cover Kansas City® often receives calls after homeowners have experienced a mishap cleaning their gutters, owner Doug Stacye said. 

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI – of which Gutter Cover KC^TM is a member) lists top ten signs that a contractor is not trustworthy. 

We did a large job installing gutter protection after the homeowner broke his back trying to clean his gutters.  He was working from a ladder that was not on level ground. 

Last week our company, Gutter Cover Kansas City®, removed the LeafGuard Gutter System product from a home in North Kansas City because they were having issues with water running over and behind the LeafGuard system.

Gutter Cover Kansas City® recently received two calls from homeowners having issues involving outside water getting in their basements.

Doug Stacye is the owner and general manager of JB Solutions LLC., a Missouri based company that operates as Gutter Cover Kansas City® and Legacy Seamless Siding.

Gutter Cover Kansas City® has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers.

Dry weather can be a hazard to your home’s foundation. At Gutter Cover Kansas City®, we don’t want to just sell a product.

ADVANTAGGUTTER GUARD® will work on any roof pitch, from flat to very steep, and on any type of roof material, including composition, wood shake, shingle, slate, tile, concrete, metal, and even stone coated steel roofs.

The special nose forward design deflects leaves and debris keeping them from entering the gutter system, while other gutter products that sit back from the edge of the gutter, leave large spaces and gaps that allow leaves and debris to enter the gutter.

Clogged gutters cause damage and detract from the beauty of your home. Overflowing water resulting from clogged gutters can cause a wide variety of problems, including wood rot on the decking, fascia, siding and windows, flooded basements, foundation settling, landscape erosion, mold, and mildew.

Advantage Gutter Guard® is a solid, heavy gauge aluminum cover that installs over your existing gutters to keep leaves, twigs and other debris out while allowing water to enter freely. 

Unlike other gutter guard systems with holes to let the rainwater in, Advantage Gutter Guard® is COMPLETELY SOLID so leaves and debris are prevented from entering the gutter system.

Advantage Gutter Guard® is engineered to work on any pitch roof, from flat to very steep. Advantage Gutter Guard® can handle even the heaviest rainfall.

Advantage Gutter Guard® is beautiful on all types of homes and roofs. It features a unique architectural design that is low profile, streamlined and barely visible. 

For most homes, Advantage Gutter Guard® can be installed in just one day. Ask us to provide a Free Estimate and we will confirm if Advantage Gutter Guard® can be installed on your gutters in one day.

Advantage Gutter Guard® is custom-fitted to your home by quality trained installers who clean, seal, check and adjust the alignment of your gutter system. Advantage Gutter Guard® is expertly installed over existing or new gutters.

 Advantage Gutter Guard® carries a limited lifetime, fully transferable warranty from the date of installation.

In this article, we will discuss how leaf filter gutter protections are designed vs Advantage Gutter Guard®, as well as what maintenance is required for each so that you can make an informed decision when purchasing gutter guards for your home.

Advantage Gutter Guard® leaf guard system features a unique architectural design that is low profile, streamlined and barely visible. The special design makes it completely versatile.

The concept of Advantage Gutter Guard® solid gutter guard is like a roof over your gutters protecting them from debris, snow and ice. Because it is solid, it blocks debris from entering the gutter. There are no openings to catch and trap leaves, twigs, helicopters and oak tassels common in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

We’ve become the highest-rated guttering protection company in Kansas City for a reason – We take care of those who trust us with their homes. We do that through having the best products and materials available in the industry, quality customer service, and rock-solid warranties.

Why prepare your guttering system for heavy rains? One inch of rain on an average roof = 1,260 gallons of water. Your foundation, basement, and landscaping only have one defense system: your gutters! If you haven’t had an inspection done of your gutters lately, let us help.

The nose forward design of Advantage Gutter Guard® is extra insurance that debris cannot enter the gutter because it is deflected away. It is another key to an effective system for gutter protection.

The strong design of our solid metal, durable cover and bracket is engineered to hold up to severe weather conditions, from the burning sun to extreme winds and heavy snow and ice.

How the Advantage Gutter Guard® looks on your home is as important to us as to how it functions. Our attractive gutter protection is not only functional but beautiful on any home.