The document discusses how clogged gutters can damage homes and presents gutter protection options. It describes the GutterGuarder system, which is a permanent gutter protection system made of high-performance alloy that prevents debris from entering the gutter. It stays in place without penetrating the roof and has an advanced finish resistant to fading. The system manages water flow efficiently while eliminating maintenance and risks of injury or property damage from clogged gutters.
2. Protecting your Home Over 43,000,000 cubic inches of rain flows off of the average 30-square roof each year. Thats over 120,000 gallons.
3. Protecting your Home Thats more than enough water to fill 16 Olympic size swimming pools.
4. Protecting your Home 1 Cubic Foot Of Water Weighs 62.4 lbs soAbout every 4-5 Feet of Full Gutter Weighs About 60 lbs . Nearly all gutter installations eventually fail simply due to weight of water.
6. Protecting your Home Accidental falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in the home over 1/3 occur to adults 45 and older. Source Injury Facts 2003 Edition, National Safety Council
7. Protecting your Home Cleaning gutters twice a year is expensive. Gutter cleaning services can be unreliable and put you at risk for injury lawsuits.
8. Protecting your Home If your gutters are clogged, managing millions of gallons of water can be difficult and do serious damage to your home
9. Protecting your Home If your gutters are clogged, managing millions of gallons of water can be difficult and do serious damage to your home Wet Roof Sheathing, Wet Rafter Tails, Fascia and Soffit Damage.
10. Protecting your Home Water damage to basements estimated over $47,000 per incident. Termite damage to US Homes estimated over $2 Billion annually. Mold damage on average $35,000 per incident Foundation repair estimated at a minimum of $10,000 per incident Landscape washouts up to $1,500 per incident If your gutters are clogged, managing millions of gallons of water can be difficult and do serious damage to your home.
11. Protecting your Home The National Safety Council recommends that homeowners keep rain gutters unclogged to help fight mosquitoes. Source West Nile Virus Fact Sheet, National Safety Council Mosquitoes are spreading West Nile Virus throughout the US each year. Today, all but five of the 50 United States have reported cases of illnesses from West Nile Virus. Sources CDC, 2003 West Nile Virus Activity in the United States (reported as of April 14, 2004)*
12. Gutter Protection Options Screens require a four step cleaning process: 1. Clean Screen 2. Remove Screen 3. Clean Gutter 4. Replace Screen There are dozens of gutter covers designs and brands on the market but only one designed to be a permanent solution. Competitive Product Competitive Product
13. Gutter Protection Options There are dozens of gutter cover designs and brands on the market but only one designed to be a permanent solution. Often times, the cheap alternative can be the most expensive. Competitive Product
14. Gutter Protection Options No support for the Helmut! And no support for the gutter. Willard Scott page Competitive Product
15. Gutter Protection Options There are dozens of gutter covers designs and brands on the market but only one designed to be a permanent solution. Competitive Product
16. Gutter Protection Options There are dozens of gutter covers designs and brands on the market but only one designed to be a permanent solution. Competitive Product
18. GutterGuarder Made from High- performance Alloy The Gutter Guarder System is made from an HP 26 high performance alloy. Stronger Better Alloy Temper Properties Mechanical Properties Min. Tensile Strength Minimal Yield Elonga-tion H14 14,000 PSI 5 18% H22 19,000 PSI 15 10% H24 22,000 PSI 18 8% H26 29,000 PSI 24 7% H28 32,000 PSI 27 6%
19. GutterGuarder The innovative patented technology of the Smart Clip fastens to the fascianot the roof. The GutterGuarder System custom fit panel slides under the second course of shingles without nailing fasteners through the shingles. Clearly Stronger 45% Stronger and 300% stiffer for more stability.
21. GutterGuarder Advanced SPF 500 Finish Resistant to fading from the sun, pollution and cleaning solvents. Same finish used on skyscrapers and arctic weather stations. Most other gutter protection system finishes cant compare. SPF 500 1 year SPF 500 5 year SPF 500 25 year Gutter Coil 1 Year Gutter Coil 5 Year Gutter Coil 25 year Kynar Finish
22. GutterGuarder Saves You Time, With No Hassle Adds To Market Value Of Your Home Works With Existing Gutters Keeps Falling Debris Out Of Gutter Easily Manages Over 11 WPH Looks Great And Blends In With Most Roof Colors
23. GutterGuarder Protects Your Home From Water Damage Eliminates Risk Of Personal Injury Eliminates Standing Water For Insects To Breed In Eliminates Cleaning Cost And Injury Lawsuit Risks
24. GutterGuarder How It Works Hydro Tension is the same factor that allows water to rise above the rim of a glass, or why, when you tip a glass of water slowly, the water does not fall straight down, but follows the contour of the outside of the glass. How It Works Henri-Marie Coanda Inventor of the Coanda Effect which states: If a stream of water is flowing along a solid surface which is curved slightly from the stream, the water will tend to follow the surface.
25. GutterGuarder How It Works Hydro Tension is the same factor that allows water to rise above the rim of a glass, or why, when you tip a glass of water slowly, the water does not fall straight down, but follows the contour of the outside of the glass. How It Works
26. Protecting your Home What Are My Options? Ignore The Problem Clogged Gutters Damage To Fascia Boards & Soffit Undermining Foundation From Overspill Dampness Promotes Termite Activity Unhealthy Mold & Mildew Destroy Landscape
27. Protecting your Home According to the National Safety Council, falls at home are the #1 cause of 65,000 deaths and 2,000,000 hospital related injuries reported each year in the United States. What Are My Options? Ignore The Problem Clean Them Yourself Clogged Gutters Messy Time Consuming Possible Shingle Damage Never Ending
28. Protecting your Home What Are My Options? Ignore the problem Clean them yourself Pay someone to clean them Clogged Gutters Gutter Cleaning Services Are Expensive & Unreliable Potential Shingle Damage Puts You At Risk For Injury Lawsuits Never Ending: Fee For 6 Annual Cleanings $750 a Year
29. Protecting your Home Clogged Gutters Screens / Grates Standard Cover Systems One Piece Gutter Replacement System Two Piece Gutter Replacement System GutterGuarder System What Are My Options? Ignore the problem Clean them yourself Pay someone to clean them Find A System To Prevent Your Gutters From Clogging
30. Protecting your Home What Are My Options? Ignore the problem Clean them yourself Pay someone to clean them Find A System To Prevent Your Gutters From Clogging GutterGuarder System The Permanent Solution