Product Profiles September 2008:
American Gutter Filter's GutterFill
When looking for a time-efficient solution to total gutter protection American Gutter Filter, Inc. (AGF) has the answer. AGF's GutterFill is the most technologically-advanced filtering membrane available today. Our no-clog filtering membrane is manufactured with a U.V. stabilizer and a fungicidal and bactericidal additive to extend product life. Our product formulations are done at the raw stage of manufacturing so no post treatment process, such as coatings, is required. GutterFill is an insurance-approved product with the highest safety classifications set by the U. S. government for foam; including a Fire Retardant Classification (FMVSS-302). This product has been tested in various environments and climates with exceptional results.
Kenneth Konkey, owner and founder of AGF, is proud that he not only sells and manufactures GutterFill, but that he has personally installed thousands of liner feet of it himself. A contractor can expect to install 120 - 200 liner feet per hour on a retrofit job. Depending on your individual market, installation can range from $6.00 to $15.00 a liner foot. A great situation for the contractor is to install and sell GutterFill while putting up new gutters, thus eliminating extra trips up and down the ladder. Installation can be done at ground level while the gutter is coming off the roller.
When installing GutterFill you stagger the 4' pieces under the existing brackets or under the new brackets. Usually 3 to 4" pass the bracket is the best place to butt the 4' pieces together. Cutting is easy; a razor or straight blade knife will work great. When you get to corners, mitering is preferred. Contractors have reported that on a 220 linear ft. 5" K-Style gutter installation job, with GutterFill being installed at the same time, less than one hour was added to the total production time. GutterFill can be purchased for as low as $2.65 a foot including delivery. This, with the little addition to labors, allows a great return for your company while adding benefits for the customer.
AGF product line includes standard 5" and 6" K-Style (OG), and 1/2 Round, and Fascia Style GutterFill. Custom design is available. GutterFill is "roofer-friendly" and can be used without jeopardizing the integrity of the roof. Since the product installs inside the gutter, it can be used on extremely steep roof pitch lines. Also you will not void the roof warranty since there is no maneuvering of roof shingles or screwing or nailing intothe ice shield. From the ground level GutterFill is invisible, eliminating the need for color-matching. GutterFill's charcoal black color attracts the sun's heat to improve drainage and water flow in the winter. Additionally, GutterFill's porous nature and quick-drying properties permits maximum water drainage and air circulation, eliminating freezing concerns. GutterFill also is self-cleaning and comes with a 20-year "No Clog" guarantee.
Call 1-877-434-5537 to receive our free start up kit. You can also logon to http://www.gutterfill.com/, click on "Authorized Installer" and fill out the information to get started. AGF serves the needs of independent contractors and licensed contractors with a Manufacture Direct Purchasing program. AGF offers contractors product support, advertising material, web materials, a nation-wide referral network, and a toll free product support number.
