The Gutter Guard, Leaf Guard, Gutter Cover Resource Page
	About the Questionnaire There are five parts to the questionnaire. Go through each question and note if it is applicable to your home. Print this questionnaire and use it to evaluate the different gutter protection products when getting an estimate the same way we tried to do by sending it to all the major manufacturers only one of which replied. For some of the questions that are technical in nature, they are referenced with a superscript number which if click on will open a new window with an explanation. Complete the questionnaire for each gutter cover company you interview to make sure you have no surprises. Part I Name of Product?                                                                                  Type of Product?                                                                                    (screen, solid top cover with nose, solid top cover with louvered face, stepped cover, filter cover, filter insert, etc.) What material is it made out of? (aluminum, vinyl, copper, other metal)         How many colors are available?                                               Standard:    Custom:  How long is the product?                                                                             What widths are available? 1                                                                      What is the radius of the outer nose? 2  (1/8", 1/4",3/8", 1/4", etc)                Is the nose smooth or a series of straight angled segments?                  Is it available in a higher capacity version?                                                Inches per hour of rain fall for what rafter length will it handle?                 What is the performance warranty and what are the remedies? Describe:   What is the material warranty and what are the remedies? Describe:   Are clips or screws used to attach the product? 3                                      Describe:   How is the product installed? Describe:   If crushed or damaged, how is the product replaced? Describe:   Part II How is the product is installed? Describe:   Is it connected, attached or integrated with roofing4. in any way? Describe:   Methods to insure that roof won't develop leakage from installation of product: Describe:   How is it connected to the gutter? Describe:   Recommended Applications: Heavy medium / light / debris situations? Describe:   Size of opening(s) collect water?  Does debris get through the openings? Describe:   How about in heavy debris conditions, i.e., pine, oak, does debris into gutter? Describe:   How are gutters serviced if cleaning is required? Is there a charge? Describe:   Does it keep out birds? Squirrels? Describe:   Maintenance, if any, that may be recommended by homeowner? Describe:   Any problem installing if shingles are brittle? Describe:   Inches per hour of rain fall will it handle? Is there a rafter length limitation? Describe:   Any break-in period required or recommended before it collects water? Describe:   Is the water carrying capacity of the gutter changed?5 Describe:   Size of downspouts needed to facilitate product working?5 Describe:   Valleys and inside corners, how is water collected? Describe:   Do you ever need to trim back shingles? Describe:   How do your guard against overshooting in heavy rain fall conditions? Describe:   If gutter corners begin leak, how is it accessed to repair ? Describe:   Are there any roof pitch limitations?7 Describe:   Part III - Check each of the following that apply: Can it be installed on the following gutter types?6 5" K Style   6" K Style   7" K Style ½ Round Style  Box Style   Copper   Yankee built in gutter Can it be installed on the following roof types? flat roof   mansard roof gravel stop flat roof EDM rubber roof   roll roofing   single ply seal tab shingle  dimensional shingle   wood shakes  slate   concrete tile barrel tile   metal singles   standing seam Part IV Are the installers certified or trained? Describe:   Qualifications of dealers? Describe:   Part V List specific advantages you feel your product has: List specific disadvantages you feel your product has: End of Questionnaire