Making Fall Chores More Fun With The GutterBrush Guys, Ltd.
September 28, 2009
The GutterBrush Guys, Ltd. (www.gutterbrush.com) enjoy being outside and completing important home improvement/maintenance projects very much. But we are also always mindful of the safety of ourselves and those around us. Take a moment and consider taking health and safety precautions when raking leaves, cleaning gutters and performing other outdoor chores. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) taking a few simple steps and precautions can keep you from becoming injured while out of doors doing chores this autumn. “Many people work vigorously in the yard during the autumn season, and it often takes a toll on your body,” AAOS spokesman Dr. Laurence Laudicina, said in a news release from the academy. “Raking leaves and cleaning out the gutters are popular seasonal chores that can lead to falls or strain to your back and upper body.” In 2008 in the United States, about 617,000 people suffered injuries caused by rakes, other outdoor garden supplies and ladders, the U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission noted.
So to help everyone avoid becoming one of those statistics we wanted to pass along some of the tips presented by the AAOS:
•Warm up for at least 10 minutes with some stretching and light exercise before beginning work in the yard.
•Use a rake that’s comfortable for your height and strength. You can prevent blisters by wearing gloves or using a rake with a padded handle.
•Make sure that hats or scarves don’t block your vision, and watch out for large rocks, low branches, tree stumps or uneven surfaces.
•Vary your movements and alternate your leg and arm positions often. When picking up leaves, bend at the knees, not at the waist.
•Wear shoes or boots with slip-resistant soles.
•Don’t overfill leaf bags, especially if the leaves are wet. You should be able to carry bags comfortably.
•Don’t throw leaves over your shoulder or to the side. That kind of twisting motion places undue stress on your back.
•Inspect ladders for loose screws, hinges or rungs, and make sure it is free of mud, dirt or liquids.
•Make sure all ladder legs rest on a firm, level surface. Don’t use ladders on uneven ground or soft, muddy earth.
•Always face a ladder when climbing and descending.
•Confirm that the ladder is fully open and locked before you climb it.
•Angle ladders about 75 degrees from the ground.
•Don’t sit or stand on the top of the ladder or on its pail shelf.
•Use the right ladder for the job. Step stools or utility ladders are good for working at low or medium heights, while extension ladders should be used outdoors to reach high places.
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September 25, 2009
GutterBrush Guys, Ltd. began offering their simple, affordable, and effective gutter protection system back in 2004 and continues to grow at a very strong yet responsible pace. GutterBrush Guys Ltd. continues to increase our customer base, retail network, and e-commerce presence. Gutterbrush Guys, Ltd. are now focusing on giving, roofers, contractors, painters, and any home service professional the most complete and comprehensive opportunity available for a very competitively priced and profitable professional grade gutter protection system.
Visit www.gutterbrush.com for complete gutter protection information, installation instructions, and an informative installation video for the gutter, roofing, and general contractor or home services professional. GutterBrush Giys, ltd. also encourages you to visit the web presence of the other gutter protection and leaf guard products available on the market today because they are certain that not a single one provides the same level of detail and information that they dodetail. The GutterBrush Guys, Ltd. present the quality, simplicity, and affordable nature of their product in a transparent way so you can see the value of the opprotunity they are presenting to you. They also spell out their warranty, have detailed installation instructions, as well as an abundance of information covering important safety issues surrounding working with gutter protection.
The GutterBrush Guys, Ltd. also are very happy to offer qualified partners a unique and very effective demo unit that clearly shows the consumer the simplicity, effectiveness, and professional grade quality of GutterBrush simple gutter guard. The GutterBrush Guys, Ltd. have a solid track record of offering a superior gutter protection product and completely believe that current economic challenges makes their product a welcome and profitable addition to any home service professional’s product/service offerings.
Gutter Brush Guys, Ltd. would like to extend an invitation to any home services professional currently offering roofing and/or gutter protection systems to visit the GutterBrush web site at www.gutterbrush.com and consider becoming an authorized GutterBrush partner and/or installer.
Learn more about GutterBrush simple gutter guard and all things gutter related at www.gutterbrush.com
GutterBrush is the simple, affordable and effective gutter protection system
GutterBrush is available in a wide range of sizes but is a very popular choice for protecting the 5” K style gutter – the most common style and size on the market for residential homes.
GutterBrush does not interfere with roofing of any age or type.
GutterBrush blocks leaves and debris while allowing large volume of water to flow out of the downspout quickly.
GutterBrush slides right under the spikes, hangers, and straps to remain firmly in place and eliminate debris buildup. It even works with half-round gutters.
GutterBrush is super easy to install and it stays in your gutters all year long.
GutterBrush even helps to prevent insect infestation and bird nesting.
GutterBrush is made of a synthetic bristle configuration and galvanized steel center core that results in a durable product that will not crumble, dent, cave in, or deteriorate over time.
GutterBrush surpasses all covers, screens, and guards when it comes to effectively keeping debris from clogging gutters.
Is Your Roof Ready For Autumn and Winter?
August 31, 2009
Autumn and winter are around the corner which means rain and snow, All of us here at www.GutterBrush.com are no stranger to the very negative effects that wind, storms and heavy rain can have on your roof and ultimately your entire home. Preparing your roof for storms and winter weather is extremely important in having your roof survive a heavy rain and even more crucial in having your home survive heavy snowfall.
When it comes to roof repairs you should first seek out a reputable certified roofing contractor. Ask all around to friends, family, or co-workers who will gladly let you know who’s done a good job with their roofing needs. You can also look for vetted contractors at www.servicemagic.com. Unfortunately, there are plenty of contractors out there that may not have your best interest at heart or they are not experts in roof repair. Second, you should absolutely verify certification, licensing, and insurance. You can usually accomplish this by visiting your state’s Better Business Bureau website at www.bbb.org.
A certified roofing contractor will easily provide you with a routine roof inspection. Most will do this free or charge you a low fee which should absolutely be applied toward the roof repair if one is deemed necessary. When it comes to the inspection, by actually climbing up on the roof and looking closely, the inspector will uncover problems before they become worse or very dangerous when the winter storms hit. Loose, missing or broken tiles or shingles are specific things that must be handled. Even apparently harmless cracks but visible to the trained eye of a certified roofing professional can degenerate into a dreadful situation and become much more costly in very bad autumn and winter storms. The bottom line is that having a routine inspection done by a certified roofer is the best, easiest and most cost-effective course of action to prevent any catastrophic damage to your house this winter.
Clean Your Gutters Safely and Completely From GutterBrush.
August 7, 2009
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Are you going to clean your gutters? If so make sure you have a ladder tall enough to allow you to work with the gutter below chest height. Reaching above your head to clean your gutters can be messy and dangerous. In almost all cases, working from a ladder can be safer than bending over while on the roof. You can also make your ladder safer by using a ladder stabilizer such as the one from Ladder-Max (http://www.buyladder-max.com/). Above all else we emphasize safety first whenever you are using a ladder.
The first step is to remove as much debris by hand as possible. Use a bucket if possible. Dropping debris below on landscaping can cause a mess that is more difficult to clean up than the job at hand. Next, use a garden hose to flush the smaller dirt down the spouts. If any of your downspouts are clogged you may need to remove them in order to unclog them. While you are cleaning your gutters be sure to
inspect your gutters for:
- leaks
- damage or dents
- any disconnections
- blockage from tree branches
- detachment from your house
There are now many gutter protection devices available to prevent or minimize gutter cleaning. These are often based on covering the gutters to prevent debris from entering while still allowing water flow. However, there are also products that are inserted into the gutter such as gutterbrush (www.gutterbrush.com. While the cost is sometimes a consideration, these devices can eliminate the periodic and time consuming chore of cleaning gutters.
Clean gutters also help divert water away from your home’s foundation. Any large volume of water can damage your home’s foundation and leak into your basement. Directing water away from the water away from your home with a slope and gutter can reduce or eliminate basement leaks and preserve your foundation. Downspouts are a very important element in directing water away from your foundation and can be configured a few different ways. First, you can utilize surface extensions. These sections range in length from a few feet to 6 feet long. Extensions can be the same as the gutters or they are available in flexible materials which make directing the water easier. Water should be direct toward ground that slopes away from the structure. Second, you can choose to use underground pipe. This option is a way to hide the extension and drain the water. In some cases these are required (such as when the downspout ends at a concrete sidewalk or driveway.)
Finally, gutters need to be in good working condition and making most repairs is simple. But major repairs and replacements can be daunting tasks depending on your skill level. If you are unsure we suggest you consult a qualified and reputable home services professional in your area. You can find these individuals at www.servicemagic.com.
Almost all repairs and connections are made with sheet metal screws and rivets. Some are then caulked to prevent leakage. While some parts can be fitted and connected on the ground, most work will be done on a ladder.
Again, safety is always the first consideration at gutterbrush.com and we hope it is for you as well.
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GutterBrush is the simple, affordable and effective gutter protection system
GutterBrush is available in a wide range of sizes but is a very popular choice for protecting the 5” K style gutter – the most common style and size on the market for residential homes.
GutterBrush does not interfere with roofing of any age or type.
GutterBrush blocks leaves and debris while allowing large volume of water to flow out of the downspout quickly.
GutterBrush slides right under the spikes, hangers, and straps to remain firmly in place and eliminate debris buildup. It even works with half-round gutters.
GutterBrush is super easy to install and it stays in your gutters all year long.
GutterBrush even helps to prevent insect infestation and bird nesting.
GutterBrush is made of a synthetic bristle configuration and galvanized steel center core that results in a durable product that will not crumble, dent, cave in, or deteriorate over time.
GutterBrush surpasses all covers, screens, and guards when it comes to effectively keeping debris from clogging gutters.
www.gutterbrush.com
INSIST ON THE ORIGINAL GUTTERBRUSH!
The ORIGINAL GutterBrush – The Simplest and Most Effective Solution to Messy Rain Gutter and Eavestrough Cleaning
June 26, 2009
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We do not know anybody who likes cleaning rain gutters on their property. It’s time consuming and often, frankly, completely nasty, especially if you do not keep up with it on a somewhat regular basis. If you are like many homeowners and think “I’ll take care of that next weekend”, you could end up with massive clogs in your gutters and downspouts…clogs which will cost hundreds of dollars to repair because you have to call a gutter professional to come out, take down your downspouts, clean them out and put them all back together. Instead of spending all of that time and money, why not just install a gutter brush?
The original gutterbrush simple gutter guard will save you time and you won’t have to worry about costly clogs in your downspouts. The product looks like a giant pipe cleaning brush and it sits in your rain gutter channel and acts as a barrier for leaves, twigs, seedpods and other debris while still letting water pass through freely and out the downspout.
Installation is simple and fast. The most difficult part is climbing the ladder up to your roof to set the original gutterbrush down inside of it. But that’s it…you’re done! More importantly they are easy to clean if you ever need to do so. All you have to do is climb back up that pesky ladder; pull the brushes out, remove the debris and put them right back into place.
Why spend a bunch of money if you don’t have to? Why spend a bunch of time cleaning something if you don’t have to? The original GutterBrush is very affordable and you can install it yourself in about an hour and a half and it lasts all year (studies have proven they can also keep your gutters from freezing in the winter). Sounds like a win-win situation to me.
Don’t be fooled by imitations that are manufactured outside of the USA using sub standard materials. Insist on the original GutterBrush SImple Gutter Guard!
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The global economy is struggling but our small international gutter protection company is trying to do our part.
April 1, 2009
The global economy is struggling but our small international gutter protection company is trying to do our part to help minimize the impact on property and business owners by not increasing our pricing or shipping charges within the continental United States for the rest of 2009. The bottom line is that gutters are extremely important for the protection of your home. Every year the malfunctioning and overflowing of gutters does cause substantial property damage to residential and commercial property across the world.
GutterBrush is an effective, low-cost gutter protection and rainwater control system made in the USA from 100% sustainable materials. GutterBrush is constructed of exceptionally durable professional grade materials. This sustainable product helps reduce the amount of non-degradable plastics from landfills through its very long lifespan. The product will not deteriorate and therefore will not need to be disposed of in a landfill and then replaced.
GutterBrush simple gutter guard does an incredible job of protecting property from water damage caused by clogged gutters. GutterBrush’s simple gutter guard system helps keep gutters flowing freely and virtually eliminates the structural water damage caused by overflows, standing water, freezing water, and snow buildup while also helping to reduce the risk of combustion of dry, brittle, and very flammable gutter debris and is in compliance with fire prevention building codes. Getting rid of these potential causes of damage increases the longevity of the property and significantly diminishes the environmental shock of repairs and replacements.
GutterBrush also greatly minimizes the maintenance needed to keep gutters clean and free flowing while also promoting a cleaner and more efficient rain water harvesting system. A way to minimize the impact of excess nutrients that drain through local watersheds is to install GutterBrush simple gutter guards to prevent leaves from collecting. When nutrient-rich leaves fall onto rooftops and get caught in rain gutters, the phosphorus and nitrogen leaches out and is channeled through gutters and pipes into storm drains and sewers. GutterBrush can help stop this problem and help improve the environment at the same time.
GutterBrush simple gutter guard is holding the line on prices and shipping charges within the continental United States for the rest of 2009 in an attempt to assist you in protecting your property from costly damage and repairs that result from clogged gutters.
The bottom line is that gutters are extremely important for the protection of your home. Here are several reasons why gutters are a necessary component in protecting your home from water damage and associated complications.
First, once your gutters are filled with large amounts of debris they can weigh down your homes gutters. If this happens it will likely loosen the mountings and brackets and eventually pull the gutters away from your home. All of this debris will clog downspouts and eventually decay into a damp sludge. As this sits unnoticed inside your gutters and downspouts it creates an environment where mosquitoes, termites and vegetation can flourish.
Second, gutter protection is essential to keeping your home safe from damage to your foundation, roof, and landscape. Installing GutterBrush gutter guards is a safe, effective way of protecting your home. Be sure your gutter system is of high quality and installed professionally, this will help to prevent water and foundation damage in the future. Gutters are essential to helping avoid expensive damage caused by moisture related problems when it rains. Here are just a few benefits to having a gutter protection system installed. They will help to prevent:
* Rotting out of Fascia Boards
* Growth of Mold (Interior and Exterior)
* Leaky Roofs
* Siding Damage
* Foundation Damage
* Water In Your Basement
Gutter guard protection is the safe alternative to climbing a ladder for annual gutter cleaning.
Third, GutterBrush gutter protection can help protect the environment. Leaves left on the ground throughout the autumn season may seem like a mere annoyance to many people – nature’s way of leaving a bit of a mess that takes everyone some time to clean up. But if not managed properly, those leaves on the ground or raked into piles can result in water pollution.
In the fall, leaves become a common water contaminant in urban areas where concentrated populations overload nature’s breakdown process. Excessive amounts of dried leaves can be a source of pollution if not managed properly because they contain significant amounts of soluble nutrients, including phosphorus. When heavy loads of dried leaves wash into streams from storm drains and sewers, the nutrients can cause algae blooms that turn the water bright green and cut off oxygen. This often results in fish being killed. A lack of oxygen causes the algae life to eventually die off, making the stream brown and smelly and damaging to the waterway’s ecosystems. Storm drains discharge directly into nearby waterways, so unlike sewer lines, these discharges are not treated before entering rivers and streams. Leaves should never be swept or raked directly into storm drains. Avoid using leaf blowers to move leaves and grass clippings onto sidewalks or into streets.
A way to minimize the impact of excess nutrients that drain through local watersheds is to install GutterBrush simple gutter guards to prevent leaves from collecting. When nutrient-rich leaves fall onto rooftops and get caught in rain gutters, the phosphorus and nitrogen leaches out and is channeled through gutters and pipes into storm drains and sewers. GutterBrush can help stop this problem and help protect the environment at the same time!
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