The Gutter Cover

The Gutter Cover Compared to LeafGuard Gutter System

GutterCover — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:31:35 +0000

Last week our company, Gutter Cover of Kansas City, removed the LeafGuard Gutter System product from a home in North Kansas City because they were having issues with water running over and behind the LeafGuard system.

We replaced the improperly functioning system with five inch, aluminum, seamless guttering and The Gutter Cover. The LeafGuard gutters were clean, however completely undersized for the amount of water carried by the roof. In addition, they were installed below the drip edge, which allowed water to run down the fascia and behind the gutter. (See pictures below of the LeafGuard installation before removal.)

LeafGuard System Installed Below Drip Edge

LeafGuard System Leaves Large Gap Between Roof Line and Gutter

It seems to be necessary for the LeafGuard System to be installed so low below the drip edge in order to get proper slope. Because the system is all in one, it runs the entire length of the house. To slope the ends towards the downspout for proper drainage requires the ends to be lowered, leaving a large gap between the roof line and gutter. Not only is this very unattractive to the appearance of the home, it exposes the fascia, and allows water to run behind the gutter. Proper installation would have included a flashing to cover the gap between the drip edge along the roofline and the gutter. While this would have solved the water running behind the gutter, it still would look unsightly, with quite a bit of metal exposed, and would not have addressed the issue that the gutters were too small to handle the water.

New Gutter Fitted with The Gutter Cover® Makes the Home More Attractive

Now please look at the after picture with newly installed, larger guttering and The Gutter Cover. The Gutter Cover dramatically improves the curb appeal of the home providing a trimmed appearance between the roof and the gutter. It is virtually invisible once installed, which is our goal – to improve the look of your home, not detract from it. Because the product comes in smaller sections it can adjust with the line of the roof and the slope of the guttering, preventing unsightly gaps. It is also our goal to be sure your gutter system can handle the rainfall, directing the rain away from your home and foundation.

The Gutter Cover is a proven gutter protection system that is guaranteed to prevent debris from clogging the gutter. For over 11 years Gutter Cover of Kansas City has solved guttering problems for thousands of homeowners in the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas.

We believe that The Gutter Cover is the best gutter guard on the market today.

Water in Basement, Where is it Coming From?

GutterCover — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:29:07 +0000

Gutter Cover of Kansas City recently received two calls from homeowners having issues involving outside water going into their basements. Upon examining each situation we thought it was important to share these experiences in order to alert our readers to the various causes of finding water in a basement.

One homeowner would find water in her basement whenever there was a heavy rain. We checked the gutters and they ran clear but as water flowed through the downspouts it was found to be spewing out from the underground drain thus causing water to seep into the basement. The underground drain was clogged – so it was recommended they find a company to clean out the drain. This homeowner was not a candidate for The
Gutter Cover but we were glad to determine the cause of the problem so they could get it fixed.

The second experience was a foundation issue. Three years previously a structural engineer recommended to the homeowner what needed to be done to repair the foundation and also suggested that he install The
Gutter Cover to protect the foundation from further water damage. The foundation was repaired but a gutter protection system was not installed. Now three years later water is again seeping through the foundation walls into the basement and the original foundation repair will have to be done again. We have provided an estimate to install The Gutter Cover on the home. Many people are not aware what a large role clogged gutters play in foundation issues, and that often the effort to keep basements dry can be as simple as keeping gutters clog-free or installing The Gutter Cover to do it for them. Not just any gutter guard will do the job, many still become clogged. The Gutter Cover is a proven gutter protection system with a lifetime guarantee. As the saying goes, “An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure”, proper gutter protection can prevent costly damage to a home.

The Gutter Cover may not be for every home but for those gutters that are subject to falling debris such as leaves, sticks and seeds, The Gutter Cover can help protect foundations. As your hometown gutter protection and water solution expert Gutter Cover of Kansas City wants to help you protect your home. Please call for a free, no-obligation estimate and we will evaluate your gutter system to resolve current water problems or prevent potential issues from happening.

The Kansas City Zoo

GutterCover — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:11:15 +0000

It’s Spring and fair weather will be here to stay. One activity families enjoy is visiting the Zoo. What a joy to stroll through the exhibits on a beautiful day hand in hand with a spouse or child enjoying the antics of the
various animals in their habitats. Gutter Cover of Kansas City would like to encourage all in the metro to visit and enjoy the Kansas City Zoo. We are also asking for your participation in our fundraiser for the Zoo. If you “like” us on our Facebook Page we will donate $1.00 for each “like” up to $2,500.00 to the Kansas City Zoo.

In 1896 Thomas Swope donated 1,334 acres to Kansas City, Missouri for use as a public park. Among the features of Swope Park is the Kansas City Zoo. The Zoo is divided into several sections: Australia; Tiger Trail (Asia); Tropics, an indoor rainforest; KidZone; and a 100-acre African Plains. And let’s not forget the newest attraction from 2011, the Polar Bear Passage featuring Nikita – an ongoing hit with visitors of all ages.

The Mission of the Kansas City Zoo is to conserve and provide access to wildlife to entertain and educate visitors in order to instill a respect for nature. The Zoo’s vision is to be the most family friendly Zoo in the country, anchoring Kansas City as the “edu-tainment” capital of the Midwest.

The Kansas City Zoo is open daily from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. There is much to see and do – fun for one and all. For more information regarding your local Zoo, please visit www.kansascityzoo.org. And remember, the solution for all your gutter protection needs is the locally owned Gutter Cover of Kansas City.

Company Meeting

GutterCover — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:01:12 +0000

Doug Discussing Basic Principles of Gutter Cover Customer Service

Jim Dowling Highlighting Employees Role In Customer Service for Legacy Seamless Siding

Gutter Cover™ of Kansas City and Legacy Seamless Siding held a joint company meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Being a company that is service driven the meeting focused on customer service.

Doug Stacye and Jim Dowling highlighted the need to consistently apply basic principles to each and every customer to let them know they are important and that our desire is to complete the work to their satisfaction. The basic principles reviewed are:

Do What We Say We are Going to Do

Communication is vital not only with our customers but with all in the company as well.

Take Pride

Appearance
Work Site
Vehicle

Build Brand

Offer the best quality products
Excellent customer service
Excellent installation
Excellent customer overall values

All in attendance actively participated in discussing how we can individually and collectively improve in our customer service skills understanding that we each play a role in the success of our companies. All were commended for what has been achieved thus far as we enjoy an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and The Gutter Cover™ earned Angie’s List Super Service Award once again in 2011.

Legacy Employees Brainstorming to Improve Customer Service Skills

Gutter Cover of Kansas City Employee Think Tank Regarding Customer Service

Back by Popular Demand

GutterCover — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:47:54 +0000

What is it? The Referral Program Contest! Think of all the people you know who could benefit from The Gutter Cover® – family, friends, neighbors, workmates and acquaintances. Many enjoyed the previous contest in 2010 especially the Grand Prize Winner, Sally Retz. You may be the next Grand Prize Winner. Typically we receive a hundred jobs through referrals so the odds are stacked in your favor. If you refer someone to Gutter Cover® of KC and they purchase we will send you $50.00 and your name will be entered into a drawing. The more people you refer and who purchase the more times you will be entered into the drawing.

The drawing will be held November 30, 2012 and the prizes are as follows:

• Grand Prize – $1,000

• Second Prize – $250

• Third Prize – $100

Referrals received from April 2012 through November 15, 2012 are eligible for the drawing.

Officials Rules of the Referral Program

• Person referred has to purchase a minimum 100 ft. of The Gutter Cover®.

• Person that referred them to The Gutter Cover® has to be mentioned at the time of the estimate.

• There is no limit to how many people you refer to The Gutter Cover® or Legacy Seamless Siding.

The Referral Program is offered by The Gutter Cover® year round. But the above mentioned contest is for a limited time so be sure to mark your calendars to participate beginning the first of April.

Prepare Now for the Coming Rains

GutterCover — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:32:00 +0000

Last night’s weather made it clear that changes are coming – though we hope not as severe as the high winds and tornadoes that tore through the Midwest. Gary Lezak of KSHB NBC Action News forecast what he anticipates the weather will be in April and May. Gary expects the first part of April to be calm leading into a more active weather pattern with chances of severe weather in the middle of the month. He also predicts that this active weather pattern will continue through May resulting in a very wet month. (For more information go to his blog at http://weatherblog.kshb.com/spring-like-storm-approaches-spring-forecast).

Now is the time to get your gutters in shape to protect them and your home from the onslaught of rain. Also to prevent the wind from blowing leaves, seeds or sticks into the gutters resulting in clogs and overflowing gutters. As water continues to run over the gutters it can result in wood rot and seep through foundation walls.

You can best protect your home and gutters by installing The Gutter Cover which allows water to flow freely through the gutters, downspouts and away from the foundation. Installing The Gutter Cover will also relieve you of all the hassle and trouble of keeping the gutters clean. The Gutter Cover is affordable and will enhance the beauty of your home while protecting it for years to come.

Doug Stacye’s Profile

GutterCover — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:26:54 +0000

Doug is smiling because Gutter Cover has another happy customer.

Doug Stacye is the owner and general manager of JB Solutions LLC., a Missouri based company that operates as Gutter Cover of Kansas City and Legacy Seamless Siding. Each side of the business compliments the other and is representative of Doug’s philosophy: providing products that are strong, beautiful and affordable. Doug has been a successful entrepreneur for over 20 years experienced in sales, marketing, management and customer service.

Doug began the life of an entrepreneur at the early age of 16. He joined forces with his father to open a lawn mower repair shop. Doug and his father partnered with local pawn shops to repair mowers, chain saws and trimmers. This turned out to be a successful joint venture for the pawn shops and the Stacyes’ fledgling company and the beginning of Doug’s lifelong belief in providing personalized service and quality products.

Doug joined the Muzak organization in 1989 and quickly put his entrepreneurial spirit and experience to work. His focus on sales and service resulted in over 10 years of progressive movement throughout the Muzak organization. From working in the warehouse in 1989, movement to outside sales, and subsequent promotions to project and sales management, Doug obtained expertise, awards and accolades over the next decade.

While Doug excelled at working within the corporate environment, the foundational desire to be an entrepreneur was ever present. Doug and his wife, Pam, decided in 2001 the time was right to pursue his dream of owning and operating his own business. JB Solutions LLC was created, opened and operated as Gutter Cover of Kansas City. The company has continued to expand, adding the Legacy Seamless Siding product line.

In 2008, 2009 and again in 2011 Doug’s focus on service, product knowledge and quality of operations was recognized by earning the Angie’s List Super Service Award. This designation is awarded by consumers and is a testament to Doug’s unwavering belief in providing exceptional customer service.

Doug and his partners are continuously working to improve their leadership skills, research new products, provide quality service and position JB Solutions LLC to be a provider of quality home products for generations to come.

Fun Afternoon in Kansas City

GutterCover — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:01:58 +0000

As your hometown gutter protection and water solution experts we want to share other unique and special hometown companies.

Smoke ‘n’ Fire is a great get away in the South Kansas City Metro. Spend a fun weekend afternoon learning all about grilling -from techniques to tools of the trade, to sampling sauces, rubs, seasonings, marinades, glazes, dips and more. You will come away knowing more than you thought imaginable about barbecuing. Not only do they cover every aspect of barbecuing Smoke `n’ Fire provides classes on grilling techniques, special events, and experts in grilling make appearances to share their knowledge.

The service experience is excellent. Whether you’re looking to buy a grill or smoker the knowledgeable staff can guide you to the correct product for your needs. For example, Jim Cattey, the owner, explained to us the exterior could be high or low maintenance depending upon what finish you preferred. He also gave us more insightful information than we could have ever imagined.

In addition to barbecue they are also a complete fireplace store. Smoke ‘n’ Fire offers fireplaces that burn gas, wood, pellets and bioethanol. They also have a vast array of accessories. For your outdoor pleasure fire pits are also available.
You will come away feeling confident about barbecuing and entertaining. Even if you’re not in the market to purchase a grill this is a great place to get ideas, techniques and just have fun.

Smoke ‘n’ Fire is located at 8030 W. 151st Street, Overland Park, KS. For more information visit their website at www.smokenfire.com.

Hot Off the Presses – Gutter Cover Has Moved to a New Location!

GutterCover — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:57:17 +0000

The Gutter Cover of Kansas City and its sister company, Legacy Seamless Siding, has moved to a new location. Our new address is 1151 Century Drive, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. All other contact information is the same.
“Growth” means to increase in size, develop, expand. This is certainly true of Gutter Cover. From small beginnings working out of a home office Doug and Pam established their new company, Gutter Cover of Kansas City. In 2001 the company began with one employee working part time installing under 100 jobs resulting in thousands of installations in the Kansas City area and now running three crews. Debbie was hired in September, 2003, to manage the office and in April, 2011, Sharon was employed as an office assistant. Doug and Mike (Mike began working for Gutter Cover in April, 2010) take care of meeting with the customers and providing estimates.
Legacy Seamless Siding started up in 2009 in partnership with Jim Dowling who does the estimating and looks after the siding crews. Legacy is now running two crews of five craftsmen.
We feel the reason for our success is twofold; a superior product and striving to provide outstanding customer service. For a business to be successful it must have a product that works – this is the foundation. Building on that product the company grows by providing excellent service to its customers from the first contact clear through the completion of the job. Our installers recognize that each home they work on is a reflection of not only their reputation but that of the company. Their good work results in a large number of referrals from happy customers.
So we have grown and are now consolidating office and warehouse into one location. Although our address has changed our mission is the same. Offer the best product at a reasonable price in a friendly manner.

No More Water in This Basement

GutterCover — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:24:21 +0000

The recent weather system brought us a considerable amount of rain – in some places as much as 1-1/2 inches. With the rain comes the potential for water finding places to go that can cause damage. To our delight a customer who just had The Gutter Cover installed this fall called our office to tell us she was pleasantly surprised not to have water in her basement. She said that although she kept her gutters cleaned in the past, whenever it rained, water would run into the basement. Her question was, “Why did The Gutter Cover make a difference?”
Although homeowners may regularly clean out their gutters, clogging can still occur from leaves, seeds or sticks. As it rains, even more leaves are caused to fall from nearby trees into the gutters. It only takes a handful of leaves to stop up a downspout opening. These can constantly blow into gutters even after they are freshly cleaned. Have you ever raked your yard and turned around to find it full of leaves again? If it’s in your yard it is probably in your gutter. Even if screens are installed debris can filter through the openings and clogs can form in the downspouts causing water to back up and overflow. Overflowing water not only can seep through foundation walls but can also rot the edges of a roof leading to costly repairs. Another problem is created when water is trapped in a gutter as it provides a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Now let’s look at what’s involved in cleaning gutters and downspouts. There’s the safety issue of working from a ladder which must be placed on a stable, level area and if possible have someone hold the ladder. You must keep moving the ladder around the house – never reach out too far to the left or right or you may end up on the ground and that could result in serious injury if not worse. Cleaning gutters is a messy job as you must scrape out the built up accumulation of leaves and twigs. Protective gear is a must to protect your hands and eyes. Once the debris is removed then the gutter should be flushed with water from the garden hose to rinse away anything left behind. And have you considered what’s required to clean a clogged downspout? If it can’t be cleared by a running hose then a plumbers snake needs to be run up the downspout to manually remove the clog. Are we having fun yet?
Gutter Cover will relieve you of all the hassle and trouble involved in gutter cleaning and help to eliminate many problems with your home. We cannot guarantee that water will never get into your basement but it will cut down on the likelihood of it happening as The Gutter Cover allows water to flow freely through the gutters, downspouts and away from your home and foundation