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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
Do I need rain gutters?
Yes. Rain gutters
prevent water from destroying many components of your home. Dripping
rainwater can cause cracks in foundations & walkways. These cracks lead to
costly repairs. The rainwater rots all the lower wood components on your
home. This wet, rotting wood attracts termites & carpenter ants which need
damp conditions to reproduce & thrive. Rain gutters also protect entrances
from becoming wet & slippery.
What are seamless gutters?
Seamless gutters are custom fitted, one-piece gutters manufactured at your
home. They are far superior than sectional plastic or aluminum gutters
bought at home improvement stores. Seamless gutters do not have in-line
seams, which always fail. Seamless gutters are made of aluminum, copper or
steel that will last for years.
Do seamless gutters cause ice dams?
No, seamless gutters
do not cause ice dams. Lots of money has been spent trying to solve the ice
dam problem. All the current data indicates that ice dams are caused by
heat loss & weather patterns. Many homes without gutters encounter ice dam
problems worse than homes with gutters.
Do seamless gutters help with wet
basements?
Yes. They direct
all the rainwater from the roof away from your foundation reducing the
amount of water that may collect around & penetrate the foundation.
How are seamless gutters supported?
Gutters are
supported by two key components, the screw & hanger. This combination makes
up the most important component that insures the longevity of your gutter
system. Because they’re a blind item to the buyer most overlook its
importance. Most gutter companies use the cheapest screw & hanger they can
find putting more profit in their pocket. NEGK uses only the Raytec
Hangtite Hidden Hanger & Wood Grip Screw, the strongest in the
industry. This combination is the secret to our warranty. Any other
combination is second best, accept nothing else!
How do I maintain my seamless rain gutter
system?
The only maintenance
required is cleaning. Rain gutters need to be properly cleaned & flushed
regularly (twice per year for most homes). This cleaning maintenance allows
the rain gutters to flow properly without obstruction. The only way to
mitigate this maintenance is to cover the gutters.
Are my new rain gutters guaranteed?
We
guarantee all aspects of our workmanship for 5 years and materials for 20
year (see manufactures warranty card for details).
Are you insured & registered?
Yes we carry full
Workman’s Compensation & Liability insurance polices & are a licensed Home
Improvement Contractor (registration number 130987).
Are you affiliated with any
organizations?
Yes, we
are. We are also members of the North East Builders Association,
the American
Association of Rain Carrying System Installation Specialist, & National
Rain Gutter Contractors Association (two nationally recognized organization that set the standards for the rain
gutter industry). We hold 5 star ratings with such consumer rating Internet
sites as Service Magic, Angie's List, & Consumer Checkbook and received
a 2006 Super Service Award from Angie's List for our consistent
"A" rating. |