3/25/13
Rain gutters have changed over the years. There is a natural progression to better a product after the initial invention. Take for example computers. The first commercially available computers came in the 1950s designed for business functions such as banking and accounting. These computers were large and took up a lot of space (sometimes entire…
Click to Read More12/10/13
Doug Stacye, owner of Gutter Cover of Kansas City, recently completed the mentoring program through The Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP). The mentoring program was established in 1995 by Barnett Helzberg, Jr., former owner and President of Helzberg Diamonds. The formal mentee program is a three-year program in which successful entrepreneurs are matched with less…
Click to Read More12/24/16
Icicles and Your Home’s Gutters 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. Because of this, we’d like to educate you on why this may happen in order to allay any fears…
Click to Read More2/18/14
BRrrr… It’s been so cold this winter! Does Your Attic Have Proper Ventilation? 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. What a difference it has made in keeping…
Click to Read More3/10/14
The purpose of a gutter system is to prevent rainwater from bombarding your foundation. 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. However, sometimes these can be frustrating. They are designed…
Click to Read More3/31/14
How do your gutters look? 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. Experts such as Bob Vila warn that when gutters…
Click to Read More4/2/14
Hail Damage; What that means for your roof and gutters. We have received quite a few calls from our customers regarding hail damage. 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. …
Click to Read More4/8/14
Why fix a sagging gutter? 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. Best case scenario, sagging gutters…
Click to Read More10/24/14
Trees – What Kind to Plant My dad loved Weeping Willow trees. He dug up a sapling growing in a ditch and transplanted it to our backyard. It had plenty of room to grow and it thrived. Choosing a tree can be an emotional decision but it’s probably best to exercise some practicality in the…
Click to Read More8/20/14
Kansas City heat can damage trees. Falling leaves clog gutters. Gutter guards will help prevent clogged gutters. Trees shed foliage and lead to clogged gutters if not properly cared for with gutter guards.. When temperatures begin to rise, trees and foliage are at risk of falling under stress, just like their human caretakers. Heat stroke…
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