Standard Gutter Guard Brochure

SIMPLE INSTALL . RELIABLE FUNCTION
GUTTER GUARD
GUTTER GUARD
Flanged back with
screw groove for
simple installation
Recessed
front lip to
prevent
overflow
Stainless Steel screen
(.0213” opening) to
prevent small debris
from clogging gutter.
According to data from the US Safety Commission, more than 2.1
million people were treated for ladder accidents in hospital
emergency rooms between 1990 and 2005.
Don’t be a statistic
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
Simply put, rain gutters are the water management system for your home.
They are necessary in order to protect your home from its worst
enemy…Water. Not having gutters, or worse having clogged gutters that
direct water where it does not belong can result in costly repairs. As
uncontrolled rain water pours directly from the roof to the ground it causes
erosion, weakens the foundation, and can lead to cracks in the drywall
and wet basements or crawl spaces. Clogged gutters can also lead to:
siding damage, wood rot, pest and critter infestation, paint damage, roof
damage, fire hazards, icy walkways in the winter, and more…
SIMPLIFY YOUR GUTTER MAINTENANCE….
ELIMITATE THE THREAT WITH STANDARD
GUTTER GUARD.
For more information visit us online at: www.standardgutterguard.com
SIMPLIFY
Design
Standard Gutter Guard is a fourth generation product designed and manufactured in
Washington State. Through years of development, testing, and proving, this design
became one of the most easily installed, functional, and affordable stainless steel
gutter guards on the market today. This process involved the gathering of information
from hundreds of customers that have used our earlier products and then allowed us to
apply some of those ideas to help make this new product the best on the market.
This versatility of this product to work with so many different styles and sizes of
gutters and roofs hasn’t been attempted with a stainless steel product. A key feature is
the flexible, yet highly durable aluminum body that installs less than a ¼” recessed
below the lip of the gutter. This almost invisible, non intrusive design allows it to
function in even the hardest of rain storms.
How Standard Gutter Guard is Different
Material:
The base of Standard Gutter Guard is comprised of .019”
aluminum supplied from Alsco Metals Corporation and is
made of 92.08% recycled aluminum. It is made from the
same material as downspouts and has the same
manufacturer material warranty.
The stainless steel screen is purchased from McNichols
Company in Washington State. The steel mesh is
comprised of a 304 alloy, square weave, 30 mesh, .012”
wire, and with .0213” openings. Essentially, this screen
was specifically chosen because the holes are small
enough to keep out roof granules, pine needles, and any
larger debris from entering the gutters. However, the
holes are large enough to allow pollen and bio-organic
material to pass through and flush out the gutter system.
Construction:
Standard Gutter Guard is produced using the roll forming
method. Roll forming is ideal for producing constant
profile parts with long lengths and a consistent outcome.
The stainless steel screen is held in place to the solid
aluminum substrate using pittsburgh seams. There is no
glue, pins, or caulking used in the production of Standard
Gutter
Avoid
Clogged
Gutters!
The Pitfalls of Open Gutters
The upkeep and maintenance involved with home
ownership can be daunting. But the results from failing to
do so can be dangerous and costly. Gutters are designed to
control the flow of water from the roof and unfortunately
debris in gutters is the primary reason for the gutter system
to fail. The regular chore of climbing a ladder and
scooping out the muck in gutters is a mandatory task and
failing to do so can result in a long list of potential hazards
to include:
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Foundation
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settling
Cracks in the dry
wall
Siding damage
Landscape
erosion
Wood rot
Pest and critter
infestations
Fire Hazards
Paint Damage
Roof Damage
Water Runoff
Walkway ice
hazards in the
winter
According to data from the
US Safety Commission,
more than 2.1 million
people were treated for
ladder accidents in hospital
emergency rooms between
1990 and 2005
Standard Gutter Guard
Installation of Standard Gutter Guard
1. 1. If not installing on new gutters, clean existing gutters and
ensure downspouts are functioning properly.
2. Begin installing by placing Standard Gutter Guard on top of the
gutter with the vertical flange against the fascia and behind the
drip edge if possible. For best function, it should lay flat and level.
Fasten Standard Gutter Guard to the gutter through the top lip
every 2 (two) feet or as needed.
(Figure 1)
3. To support the back of Standard Gutter Guard, it is recommended
for best application to be installed on top of hangers spaced every
two (2) feet. At times where there is not a hanger nearby, a screw
can be applied through the back of the vertical flange into the
fascia board (do not over tightened) to ensure the guard is level
(Figure 1).
4. To adjoin two pieces together, make a cut ½” on the front lip of
the guard as well as the back flange and removal all material
except for the flatten pan and screen. (Figure 2) This ½” piece is
then placed under or over the next or preceding piece, depending
on where the hanger is, to support and stabilize the other piece of
guard. (Figure 3)
(Figure 2)
5. At the end of a run, make a cut on the guard to ensure it is inside
the endcap by approximately ¼” to ensure water does not flow
over the endcap.
(Figure 3)
Installation of Outside Corners
1. Measure and mark a 45° angle from the outside edge of the front
of the screen on the guard toward the back. Using tin snips, cut
along the line drawn and then cut and remove one (1) inch of the
vertical flange (Figure 4).
2. When installed, a ½” to 1” overlap should exist. Place screws one
(1) inch from the end to secure the guard, as well as one screw
through the overlap (Figure 5).
(Figure 4)
Standard Gutter Guard
Installation of Inside Corner
1. Mark the guard where the front side of the opposite gutter
intersects Standard Gutter Guard, this is typically four (4) inches
on a 5K gutter and five (5) inches on a 6K gutter (Figure 1) .
2. Make a 45° cut using tin snips from the mark to the back of the
guard. Then cut the front lip of the guard an additional one (1)
inch from the corner (Figure 2).
(Figure 1)
3. Using hand breaks, vend the louvers under the screen down at a
90° angle. This bend should be one (1) inch deep (Figure 3).
Alternatively, the louvers can be cut and removed from below the
screen for two (2) to three (3) inches from the edge of the screen.
The amount of louvers removed or bent depends on the situation
and amount of water.
4. Install the two corners pieces with one (1) inch overlap. A screw
in the back flange of the lower piece may be necessary to support
the corner. A screw should be placed in the lip of the guard
approximately one (1) inch from the inside corner to fasten the
corner to the gutter (Figure 4).
Important Note: In high flow areas, a diverter may be necessary to
prevent overflows. It must be installed on top of the surface behind
the front lip. Whenever possible, any downspout from an upper roof
must be directly tied into a lower gutter. If this is not possible, a
diverter/deflector may be necessary.
(Figure 2)
(Figure 3)
(Figure 4)
Standard Gutter Guard
Registered 5-Year Limited Warranty
Rain Gutter Pros LLC manufactures Standard Gutter Guard (the “Product”) in accordance to the highest standard of gutter guards. The
product is made from aluminum and stainless steel so it will not rust, burn or support combustion.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Rain Gutter Pros LLC warrants to you, the owner of the property at the time the Product was installed, that the Product is free from defects
in material and workmanship in the course of manufacture, and that the finish on the Product will not chip or blister under conditions of
ordinary wear, if installed according to our specifications. This Warranty is limited to the terms and conditions, exclusions and limitations,
requirements and legal rights stated in this Warranty.
Rain Gutter Pros LLC warrants to you, the owner of the property at the time the Product was installed, that when installed in the manner
specified by Rain Gutter Pros LLC, the Product will keep gutters from becoming clogged and overflowing as a result of the interior of the
gutter or downspouts filling with debris such as leaves, twigs, needles, or seeds. This Warranty is limited to the terms and conditions,
exclusions and limitations, requirements and legal rights stated in this Warranty.
COVERAGE DURATION
This Registered 5-Year Limited Warranty lasts for five (5) years on the property on which the Product was originally applied (“Property”) so
long as you own the Property. This Registered 5-Year Limited Warranty may be transferred one time with the Property. However, upon the
transfer, the Warranty period will be no more than 5 years from the date of original installation of the Product on the Property, prorated in
accordance with the Warranty Coverage Schedule below. In the event of a transfer of this Warranty, this Warranty may not be further
transferred.
HOW YOU’RE COVERED
You must notify us in accordance with the notice requirements outlined below, and we must validate the complaint. Upon the notification
and validation, we will undertake the following: If there is a defect in the manufacture of the Product, at our sole option, we will either
repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the originally installed Product found to be defective (in the event that we choose to replace
the Product, we will only be responsible for providing materials, and will not be responsible for the cost of labor to install new Product). In
the event the Product fails to perform as stated, Rain Gutter Pros LLC will cover the reasonable cost of labor to clear any obstructions in the
gutter or downspout caused by the failure of the Product to perform as warranted, and repair or replace the Product if required. We will not
be responsible for any cost or expense to clear any blockage or obstruction which is determined to be below grade. Our obligations under
this Warranty will in no event exceed the purchase price of the originally installed Product found to be defective. Any additional costs and
expenses beyond these amounts are your responsibility. In the event of repair or replacement under this Warranty, the Warranty applicable
to the replacement material or to the repaired Product will extend only for the time remaining under the original Warranty.
WHAT ISN’T COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY
Damage of any kind resulting from faulty or improper installation; changes in surface color resulting from chalking, fading, soiling or staining
(exposure to the elements may cause these changes over time; the degree to which weathering occurs will vary depending on air quality,
the building’s location and other local conditions over which we have no control); accidental damage; settlement; structural shrinkage or
distortion of the property structure; fire; lightning, hurricane, tornado, windstorm, earthquake, hail or other acts of God; harmful chemicals
(including harmful cleaning compounds and pesticides); fumes or vapors; surface deterioration due to air pollution; misuse or abuse;
vandalism; airborne stains, mold and mildew accumulation; any cost or expense incurred to clear any blockage or obstruction which
is determined to be below grade; impact of foreign objects (including hail); warping or distortion due to exposure to excessive heat sources
(e.g., barbecue grills) or exposure to unusual or excessive reflective heat sources (e.g., skylight or window); products that have been painted
or whose surface has been altered in any way without written authorization from Rain Gutter Pros; any other cause beyond our reasonable
control; failure to perform routine required maintenance for removal of debris laying on top of the Standard Gutter Guard product; or
damage to the internal or external of the building structure that is alleged to have occurred from overflow of the gutter (regardless of
claimed reasons including but not limited to improper installation, debris collection or defective manufacture).
OTHER LIMITATIONS
This Warranty covers only genuine Standard Gutter Guard. It is your responsibility to verify that the Product installed is Standard Gutter Guard.
Due to normal weathering, replacement Product may differ in gloss and color from the original.
We reserve the right to discontinue or change any design or color of any of our Products at any time and without notice or liability. If, for any
reason, Products of the type originally installed are no longer available from us at the time you make a Warranty claim, we may substitute
another product determined by us to be of comparable quality and price.
“Never Clogs, Never Overflows” - Our promise that for the 5-year duration of the Standard Gutter Guard product warranty, so long as the
product has been installed in the manner specified by Rain Gutter Pros LLC, your gutters will not become clogged and overflow because it fills
with ordinary debris that collects in gutters such as leaves, twigs, needles, or seeds. Our product is designed to eliminate entry of this sort of
debris that can otherwise create blockages in the gutter or flow to the downspout and cause damming and eventual gutter overflow.
There are no warranties on this Product other than as set forth in this Warranty. We are not liable to you for a breach of any other written or
oral express warranties, such as those, if any, given to you by dealers, contractors, applicators, or distributors of the Product.
WE EXCLUDE AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
EXPRESSED WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER ORAL, WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT MAY APPLY TO YOUR PURCHASE, AS IT RELATES TO OUR
PRODUCTS. THIS IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY
For all Standard Gutter Guard materials used on this installation project, one Application for Warranty Registration must be completed and
mailed within 30 days after original installation has been completed. Please mail it to Rain Gutter Pros LLC, P.O. Box 905, Puyallup, WA 98371.
Failure to register the Warranty will not void the Warranty, but registration of this Warranty confirms the date of purchase of our Products and
assists Rain Gutter Pros LLC in processing any Warranty claim you might have. This confirmation is of benefit to you, especially if your original
proof of purchase is lost.
HOW TO SUBMIT A CLAIM
You must submit your claim in writing to us within the Warranty period and within a reasonable period of time after the defect is discovered.
To initiate a claim, submit a claim request in writing and provide the following information: a description of the claimed defect and the date the
defect was discovered; the Warranty Registration Number (if available); the date of original installation; and your name, address and phone
number. Written claims should be sent to Rain Gutter Pros LLC, PO Box 905, Puyallup, W A 98371 or fax your information to 253-251-2278.
Rain Gutter Pros LLC will provide notification of any additional information and physical evidence that may be required to process your claim.
ANY REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT UNDERTAKEN WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM RAIN GUTTER PROS LLC WILL VOID THIS
WARRANTY.
CARE AND MAINENANCE
Standard Gutter Guard is one of the most effective gutter guards on the market. Like most cases, normal debris will not easily blow off the
gutter guard in the next gentle breeze. Depending on the surrounding proximity of the foliage around the structure, regular maintenance to
ensure optimal function is required. The maintenance includes, but may not be limited to, blowing, hosing, or brushing off the gutter guards.
If debris can collect on your roof, it can collect on the gutter guards. If debris builds up to a degree that water is not able to reach the gutter, it
will greatly impede the effectiveness of the system.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Warranty Registration Card
Name:________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________
City:________________________________ State:__________ Zip:_______________
Email Address:___________________________ Phone:________________________
PRODUCT: Standard Gutter Guard
Please mail completed warranty card to
Rain Gutter Pros LLC
PO Box 905
Puyallup, WA 98371
Quantity Installed (ft):_______________