The Installation of Reliable and Tested Gutter Protection Systems Can Prove a Profitable, Value-Adde

Added: (Thu Mar 18 2010)

Pressbox (Press Release) - By Tim Croll, Director of Strategic Sales, Monzi, LLC

As many roofing professionals based throughout the state of Florida will likely admit, there are few assignments less appealing and profitable than gutter cleaning.

Aside from the companies that specialize in this service, the removal of twigs, debris and even animal and pest remains can prove quite time consuming and cumbersome to roofers depending on the speedy, but yet reliable and quality fulfillment of tasks to make a living.

However, there is a way for professionals to expand operations and make gutters a more profitable part of their existing efforts. The fact is that the installation of proven and dependable gutter protection systems can greatly augment roofing practices in slow times, while offering home, business and building owners an extremely effective value-added service.

While most people do understand the overall importance of free-flowing gutters, most do not fully comprehend the consequences of persistently clogged systems that do not regularly direct the flow of water away from roof eaves, walls and foundations. In addition to retaining water, which can combine with debris to form heavy pockets of sludge that weigh gutters down and cause sags and other structural problems, clogged gutters seeping with moisture can also:

• Create conditions that invite insects, vermin and other pests to feed and nest
• Increase storm water runoff leading to overflows that cause landscaping erosion
• Cause roof water overflows that may eventually cause foundation cracking and failures
• Produce biological pollutants such as mold and mildew in crawlspaces, drywall, sub floors, carpets and basements

As a result, the installation of leading gutter protection systems such as the Leaf Defier® family of products from Monzi can help roofers to not only expand business, but also reposition operations to include a level of pest control services. Designed with high-performance urethane polymers and high density-improved tensile and elongation, Leaf Defier XL is easily fitted into gutters to ensure leaves, twigs, pine needles, seeds and other possible obstructions are kept from entering the gutter and clogging the system as water from even the heaviest rainstorms flow readily through the gutter valley and out the downspout.

In addition, recent research within the pest management field has also confirmed the potential benefits of Leaf Defier®, which if used properly can change the conducive conditions away from pest, critters and insects and toward home, building and facility owners.

For instance, moisture problems around the home and other buildings, including those found in gutters, can cause pest infestations and all sorts of structural damage. In fact, mosquitoes will breed in standing water most often found in gutters, while carpenter ants can build nests in moist wood caused by clogged gutters. Even termites thrive on the moisture on wood to survive.

Subsequently, recent tests have shown that the installation of Leaf Defier® can solve these pest problems by keeping gutter pathways clear so water can flow safely away from the homes and other structures. Furthermore, Leaf Defier® can also help prevent all forms of pests from entering the gutter cavity, including breeding insects.

Added saleable features of Leaf Defier® include the ability to eliminate leaks and blockages that can prevent the free flow of water through gutter valleys and ultimately result in rain soaking into the ground instead of straight into sewers. Subsequently, Leaf Defier® is dependable, tested, and serves as a method of helping to distribute water flow across a greater surface area around building perimeters.

Unfortunately, few home owners and facility managers realize the harmful effects of storm water runoff, which can pollute streams, rivers, lakes, bays and oceans. In fact, proper green building techniques, such as those that employ proper gutter protection methods, can effectively manage and significantly reduce runoff by achieving a reasonable balance between the flow of natural and man-made storm water sources.

In conclusion, the installation of Leaf Defier®, a proven, reliable gutter protection system, serves as a profitable, value-added service for many roofers. The keys are a strong knowledge base that can readily point the benefits of such systems to home and business owners as well as partnerships with dependable suppliers, who are dedicated to service and the delivery of unrivaled product quality.

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Tim Croll is the Director of Strategic Sales for Monzi, LLC, an industry leader in the manufacturing of gutter protection systems including Leaf Defier®, Leaf Defier® XL, and Safe Flow Wave. For more information please visit www.leafdefier.com or contact him at 866-795-4770 ext. 228 or tim@leafdefier.com.