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Answers to the
most Frequently Asked Questions:
What is
Englert LeafGuard Gutter?
Englert LeafGuard
is the only seamless one-piece constructed gutter on the
market today.
Englert LeafGuard is unlike all other gutters
because it is all one enclosed piece, whereas competitive
products are just tops that are snapped on or screwed into
your roof and gutter
Englert LeafGuard gutters are screwed onto
the fascia board, thus eliminating any potential damage to
the roof such as holes from screws.
Englert LeafGuard is a complete replacement
of your existing gutter system.
What about my drain pipes? Do they have to be replaced also?
No, your drainpipes, or leaders do not have to be replaced,
however, most homeowners do replace their leader with their
new gutters, so that everything is new.
Furthermore, most people want to up grade there leader to
our new heavy gauge 3x4” leader.
What type of guarantee do I get with
Englert LeafGuard gutters?
Englert LeafGuard
gutters come with a 20-year guarantee against chipping,
cracking and peeling.
In addition, you are guaranteed 5 years on any installation
defects. This
guarantee, however, is not valid for any damage caused by
external factors such as a tree branch falling and bending
the gutter. The
most valuable part of your guarantee is that
Englert LeafGuard gutters
come with a lifetime guarantee against clogging.
Does
Englert LeafGuard really work? I have a lot of pine
needles and oak moss.
Yes, our product really works and our knowledgeable
estimators can answer all of your questions concerning how
our gutter actually works.
When the estimator meets with you he or she will bring a
sample of our gutter and will show you how it works.
Currently,
Englert LeafGuard has installed 10 million
feet of gutter across the U.S.A.
Does it cause ice to build up?
Our gutter is designed to shed any solid material that lands on the hood,
without clogging or impeding the centripetal flow of water through the
gutter. Icicles may form on
the gutter because the gutter is designed to shed any solid material off
the hood enabling the gutter to catch and drain the water properly.
Eventually the icicles will naturally melt away do to an increase
in temperature or direct sunlight, without causing any clogging or
damage to your gutter. Neither debris
nor ice will prevent the
Englert LeafGuard
gutter system from functioning properly do to its excellent design.
What about ice damming?
Our gutters do not cause ice damming and when the estimator comes out he
or she will explain this in more detail.
If in the past you have had problems with ice damming be sure to
point this out to the estimator so that we can better customize your
Englert LeafGuard
gutter system to fit your needs.
How do I clean the
Englert LeafGuard gutter system?
The key advantage to the
Englert LeafGuard
gutter system is it's maintenance-free operation. This means you will
never have to clean out the gutter system under normal conditions. If by
some chance debris does get into the gutter system, we will clean out
the system free of charge.
How long does it take to install the
Englert LeafGuard
gutter system?
Most jobs are completed in less than one day and it is not necessary that
you be home while your gutters are being installed.
Does Englert
LeafGuard come in different colors?
Yes, you will be given a pamphlet containing the 13 possible colors
Englert LeafGuard
gutters and the leaders are available in. There is no additional charge
for color choices.
Do I have to be home for the estimate?
Although it is not necessary that you be home during the time of your
estimate, it would be in your best interest if you were home when the
estimator writes up the estimate.
This gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have
concerning leaf guard gutters and the installation of the gutters.
In addition, the estimator will be able to go over the layout of
your drainage system.
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