MicroVortex Microfiltration: The “Impossible Cloth”
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- The next generation filter from the innovator of this patented technology
- More water permeable than other fine filters, they clean of oils 10x better than earlier technology
- Constructed of 316 “surgical grade” stainless steel for strength and durability; a Higginbotham industry innovation
- Filters water to a standard higher than most municipal water companies: us: 50 microns, them: 80 microns
- A completely enclosed porous cover means birds and bees will not find a dry place to nest
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- Gaps, louvers or other openings in most systems let in pine needles, leaves and other debris, leading to hidden clogs
- They rely on rainwater to “flush” the gutter clean, but most rainfalls don’t create the water volume or velocity to do this
- Debris remains undetected, causing clogs and premature aging of a gutter
- Many systems create dry, attractive places for birds and bees to nest
- No other “fine filter” system mentions, addresses or guarantees they will self clean of naturally occurring shingle oils.
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MasterShield becomes an extension of the roof, mirroring roof pitch as closely as possible
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- Wind flow down the roof is used more efficiently and effectively to shed dry debris
- Water comes in contact with debris on an angle rather than a flat surface, it can flow through to the filter easier than systems that sit flat
- Installation methodology approved by largest shingle manufacturer, GAF not to void shingle warranty.
- Porous surface causes debris to dry faster than it would on either a solid or flat surface
- Self-cleaning properties means that MasterShield stays maintenance free more effectively that other systems
- Requires HydroVortex technology not found in other gutter guards to make this installation approach possible
- Does not cause the shingle lift
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- Wet debris clings to cover surface and follows water into the gutter, leading to hidden clogs
- Many systems become shelves, trapping debris below or behind shingles where wind flow cannot reach
- Debris collects and stays wet longer, water can wick up through it and any shingles it touches; it can also come in contact with your sub roof. Shingles age faster, dry rot and other damage can also occur
- Shingles often extend over other systems, dramatically reducing the water receiving area of the product
- Ongoing maintenance is required to stop debris build up on the gutter guard to allow rainwater in
- Once debris build up occurs, moss and algae problems can quickly develop
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Patented HydroVortex Technology
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- Built into the aluminum body of the product, this stops the natural forward flow of water off a roof and redirects it through the microfilter
- Creates a powerful vacuum effect to siphon water into a gutter FAST
- Allows the system to work at with all roof pitches: from flat to vertical
- Technology not found in any other system
- In combination with our MicroVortex filter, creates the most advanced self cleaning properties found in any gutter guard
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- Century-old design featured in most systems is flawed, they let in debris when it rains
- Once the lower part of a reverse curve coats with shingle oils, water flows off the system and not into the gutter
- The harder it rains, the more debris these systems let into the gutter
- Hidden debris causes aluminum or sealant corrosion, shortening life of the gutter
- Other products featuring fine filters rely solely on gravity, they cannot adapt to roof pitch without water overflowing the system
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Strength and flexibility built into one design
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- Shingle-Safe™ back allows you to adapt to roof pitch and not impact your shingle warranty
- Tested to handle heavy snow loads. Metal memory allows it to snap back to its distinct profile
- Profile design not impacted by years of harsh winters
- Don’t want to go under shingles? No problem, system can be adapted to wedge design
- Front to back flexibility, side to side rigidity not found in any other products
- Roll formed like your gutter so that it will expand and contract like the materials it is in contact with
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- Rigid products can cause shingles to
- Flat or low pitched systems create a shelf and trap and hold debris
- Under the shingle gutter guards that get installed through shingles can void your shingle warranty
- Can be unsightly, doubling height/width of gutter
- No other stainless steel gutter cover has…
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The Best Warranty in the Business
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- Warranty directly from the manufacturer
- Your gutters will not clog
- Transferable if you sell your home*
- Insurance deductible refund (up to $1,500)*
- First Birds & Bees’ Nest Guaranty in the industry
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- Does not guaranty that the system will work
- “When it clogs, we’ll clean it for free”
- Warranty is effectively a service agreement
- Applies only to clogged section, not whole system
- No other stainless steel gutter cover is willing to back their product with our warranty.
- No other microfilter product offers a way to clean the filter in the event it
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Installs on Most Gutter Style and Materials
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- Installs on any new or existing gutters
- Virtually any style and all common sizes: traditional
- K-style, half-round, Yankee, Fascia, internal gutters
- Wide range of colors to match shingles or gutters
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- Can require the complete replacement of all gutters
- Can require the replacement of all downspouts
- Complicated installations can cause labor costs tobe too high to justify installing on existing gutters
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