Gutter Guard, sometimes called Leaf Stopper or Gutter Mesh, can be a worthwhile investment for Brisbane homes, particularly given the city’s weather – the heavy rain and storms to lengthy dry spells – makes it vital to ensure gutters are functioning effectively.
The many benefits of installing Gutter Guard on your gutters, include:
Benefits of Gutter Guard
Reduce Gutter Maintenance
Without Gutter Guard, the build up of debris in gutters requires homeowners to clean their gutters multiple times a year to prevent damage. Regular gutter cleaning is a time consuming exercise and can also be costly if performed by professionals. Gutter Guard acts as an effective barrier against leaves and other debris, reducing the need for frequent gutter cleaning. It’s important to note that while Gutter Guard significantly reduces maintenance, periodic gutter inspections to remove fine debris is still recommended.
Prevent Expensive Repairs
The accumulation of leaves, tree debris, and even animal nests, can clog and overflow your gutters. Over time this accumulation can cause your gutters to rust, and cause water to overflow and seep into your ceilings, walls, and foundations, leading to extensive and costly damage. Gutter Guard is your first line of defence, helping to ensure water is channelled effectively through your gutters and drains, minimising the risk of water damage, included rusted gutters, and the need for expensive repairs.
Additionally, modern Gutter Gutters are designed to withstand the harsh Australian climate, and last for years without degrading or losing effectiveness. They require minimal upkeep, further increasing their cost effectiveness.
Vermin and Pest control
Anyone who lives in Brisbane is familiar with its abundance of animals such as possums, nesting birds, snakes and rodents, all of whom can infest your gutter and roof space! Gutter Guard can act as a physical barrier to prevent these animals from nesting and accumulating debris in your guttering system, and reducing the health hazard of vermin infestations.
Improve rainwater harvesting for water tanks
Rainwater tanks are a familiar site on many Brisbane properties, and are a valuable asset, especially in the harsh Brisbane summer months. By keeping debris out of your gutters that can potentially taint your water, the rainwater collected in your tanks is cleaner. And for those relying solely on rainwater rather than ‘town’ water, Gutter Guard enhances the efficiency and quality of rainwater collected, leading to cleaner water, and reducing the frequency of tank cleaning and water filtration replacement.
Improve Bushfire Safety Â
Many Brisbane suburbs have extensive greenery, or back on to nature reserves, parks, or bushland, making them vulnerable to summer bushfires. Gutter Guard is designed to prevent embers from entering your gutters, which can ignite even the smallest amount of dry leaf matter. Gutter Guard with a high fire safety rating reduces the risk of embers starting a fire, but still allows rainwater to pass through.
Increase the Lifespan of your gutters and roof Â
By preventing water and debris from sitting in your gutters, Gutter Guard prevents premature rusting and corrosion, keeping your gutters functional for longer. It also reduces the risk of water overflow and seepage, that can prematurely damage your roof and house structure.
Improve Property Value
By preventing gutter clogging, sagging and water damage, Gutter Guard helps to maintain your house’s overall appearance and street appeal, which can positively impact the value of your property. It can also be a selling point as it reduces gutter and roof maintenance and improves the long term protection of your house. Finally, Gutter Guard looks great: you can choose from a range of attractive Colorbond Steel colours.
Looking to install Gutter Guard on your Brisbane gutters?
Contact the Gutter and Roof Repairs team for expert advice and a comprehensive Gutter Guard quote.
Made from genuine Australian BlueScope Colorbond® steel, our Gutter Guard is a high-performing material that is built tough to withstand the harsh Brisbane conditions. It also offers a zero-flammability rating and anti-corrosion protection. Gutter Guard is available in a wide range of great looking colours to match your roof and guttering system.