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Gutter Roof Produce Sample
Performance Rating: 5.0
Gutter Roof
   
 

Industry Summary:
Gutter Roof is a brand new unique looking product. It is Gutter Cap's time tested metal domed system design. Gutter Roof is manufactured by Gutter Cap with the very same high quality standards with X-10 metal alloys – including titanium for strength and resistant to dents. Gutter Roof’s is different then all other covers because it is coated with roofing granules. The gradual surface solves the issues associated with the esthetics of other plain metal products. Gutter Roof blends in with the roof much more effectively than the other finishes and will not develop the crusting associated with most metal dome systems.

   
Product Specifications:
 
  • .025 Thick Aluminum
  • Finish: Roofing granules to match your roof shingles
  • Warranty: Material & Labor Lifetime - Performance - Lifetime guarantees that the product and guttering will not clog.*
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Gutter Cap
Performance Rating: 5.0
Gutter Cap
   
 

Industry Summary:
Gutter Cap has a no clog throat designed so all debris will fall off or wash down the guttering. The only hard cover product where the manufacturer takes responsibility for cleaning the product and/or gutter if either would clog. The extra hardness of the titanium material makes Gutter Cap very resistant to dents. The Kynar finish will stand up to harsh weather and will not fade.

   
Product Specifications:
 
  • .025 Thick Aluminum fame with Titanium for hardness & strength
  • Finish: Kynar - Non-Fading
  • Warranty: Material - Lifetime, Labor - Lifetime Performance warranty guarantees that the product and guttering will not clog.*
Conclusion:
Best product, performs well and the best warranty in the business. No ladder climbing, or taking a chance of falling ever again.
   
 
   
 
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Black Diamond
Performance Rating: 5.0
Black Diamond
   
 

Industry Summary:
Black Diamond is a combination of expanded metal base that is painted with a powdered coating and an aluminum fine mesh for performance. The design is ideal for most homes and does not interfere with shingles, or penetrate the roof. The combination of the strength of the expanded metal and the performance of the mesh screen to protect your gutters from maple tree seeds, oak and ash tree tassels. Excellent for all roofs, including: slate, shake, flat, tile, and metal.

   
Product Specifications:
 
  • .028 Thick Expanded MetalFinish: Powder Coated with Aluminum Screen
  • Warranty: Material - 20 year, Labor - 3 year, Performance - 3 year on both cover and gutters
Conclusion:
Out performs most products and is a great value. Designed to be a low profile and virtually invisible.
   
 
 
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TruGuard® Rainware System
Performance Rating: 3.5
TruGuard® Rainware System
 
   
 

Industry Summary:
TruGuard® has a nose forward design like Gutter Helmet® and a similar warranty. If the gutter clogs, it is covered under warranty. If the product clogs, it is NOT covered under the warranty (similar to Gutter Helmet®). If the product becomes clogged, even though the gutters are clean, it is the customers responsibility to have the product cleaned. TruGuard installs over or under the shingles and in most cases does NOT penetrate the roofing.

   
Product Specifications:
 
  • .024 Thick Aluminum
  • Finish: Kynar - Non-Fading
  • Warranty: Lifetime Material Only, Labor - Lifetime, Performance - Lifetime gutter only, not the product*
Conclusion:
Best for medium to high budget and homeowner still needs to be able to climb and do some maintenance, or hire a service to clean the panels.
     
 
 
 
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Leafproof®
Performance Rating: 3.0
Leafproof®
 Similar to GutterTopper® 
   
 

Industry Summary:
Leafproof® design is similar to some other cover products and will keep your gutters clean, but the Leafproof cover may clog. The manufacturer suggests that you clean the debris from the ground with a garden hose and a high pressure nozzle using soap and water periodically. Leafproof does NOT penetrate the roof. Paul Harvey recommends this product on his radio show.

   
Product Specifications:
 
  • .027 Thick AluminumFinish: Baked on Enamel (color tends to fade over time)
  • Warranty: Material Only, Labor - 2 years, Performance - none
Conclusion:
Best for limited budget and homeowners is willing to climb and do some maintenance, or can afford to hire a service to clean the panels.
 
       
     
 
 
 
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Hallett Gutter Cover
Performance Rating: 2.0
Hallett® Gutter Cover
 Similar to Original Gutter Cover® 
   
 

Industry Summary:
Hallett® is the most affordable with lowest up front cost and easy to install. It is a solid piece of aluminum without holes, slots or mesh. The gutters may eventually clog and because the warranty is limited to the material only, you may have to pay to have someone remove the covers, clean the gutters and reinstall covers if they become clogged.

   
Product Specifications:
 
  • .019 Thick AluminumFinish: Baked on Enamel (color tends to fade over time)
  • Warranty: Material Only, Labor - 2 years, Performance - none
Conclusion:
Best for short term occupancy and limited budget.
 
     
 
 
 
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COMMERCIAL
Commercial Black Diamond
Performance Rating: 5.0
Commercial Black Diamond
 

Industry Summary:
Commercial Black Diamond is the same specifications as our residential with expanded metal base, painted with a powdered coating and an aluminum fine mesh for performance. The difference is the width. We will customize the width to suit your needs. The design is ideal for most buildings and does not interfere with shingles, or penetrate the roof. Excellent for all roofs, including: slate, shake, flat, tile and metal.

   
Product Specifications:
 
  • .028 Thick Expanded MetalFinish: Powder Coated with Aluminum Screen
  • Warranty: Material - 20 year, Labor - 3 year, Performance - 3 year on both cover and gutters
Conclusion:
Out performs most products and is a great value. Designed to be a low profile and virtually invisible.
 
     
 
 
 
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Heater Cap®
Performance Rating: 5.0
Heater Cap®
   
 

Industry Summary:
Heater Cap® fits over most existing aluminum gutter covers that are already installed on a home. For example, if you have LeafGuard®, Gutter Helmet®, Leafproof®, Gutter Topper®, Hallett®, etc. Heater Cap® can be installed in just the areas of your gutters that experience ice build up. Heater Cap is maintenance-free and it does not fasten with clips or brackets and increases the value of your home while perserving its "curb appeal."

   
Product Specifications:
 
  • .25 Thick
  • Finish: Kynar - Non-Fade
  • Warranty: Heat Cable - 10 year, Material - Lifetime, Labor - Lifetime
Conclusion:
Regardless of the architectural style and roof type of the building Heater Cap does the job of eliminating ice and snow buildup on your roof, valleys and in your gutters.
 
     
   
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  *Note: Performance warranty means that it is in writing that the product and/or the guttering will not clog.
The best performance warranties include both the product and the guttering, not just the guttering.
Disclaimer: All ratings, summaries and conclusions are the professional opinion of Gutter Covers of Indiana only.
 

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