Hobart Gutter Guard Co Blog

Are you thinking of installing a gutter guard system to your home or property? Is it a worthwhile investment? In most cases, yes. If your gutters are victim to birds accessing your roof space, or leaves landing in and clogging your gutters, then gutter guard will most certainly be a worthy investment. Not only will it keep birds and other pests out of your gutters, it will also keep out most leaves and debris. Eliminating the need to have to have your gutters cleaned regularly, saving you both stress and money.

If you have ever faced the tedious and often messy task of having to clean out a blocked gutter, then it is not a task you would want to repeat very often. Not only is it physically demanding it also poses a serious risk of injury. Ladder falls are one of the number one causes of injury in Australia today.

Whilst installing a gutter guard to your property will reduce the number of times you have to climb that ladder and clean the system out, their purpose is aimed at doing a lot more than just stopping you getting your hands dirty!

Clogged gutters can cause significant damage to your home and even void your insurance warranty. When leaves and debris build up in your guttering system, it prevents rainwater from draining down your downspout like it is designed to – eventually building up, which in turn can lead to significant damage to your roofing and foundations.

When it comes to choosing the right gutter guard system for your home, with so many options on offer it can be tough to know which is right one for your property or budget – so we have looked and the benefits and negatives of some of the most common gutter guard systems on the market today.

Wire Brush Gutter Guards

Brush gutter guards are probably the cheapest and easiest gutter guard systems to install on the market. Coming in various lengths, you simply need to place the brush guards into the gutter system for them to start working.

These guards work by acting as a barrier against leaves and other debris, with the plastic bristles designed to brush them down towards the ground whilst still allowing rainwater to flow freely. Although brush gutter guards are effective and incredibly easy for you to install, without needing any real DIY skills, they are prone to letting smaller debris enter the gutter still; meaning you will need to clean them out regularly. These gutter guards act as debris catchers which can be great for protecting your downspouts, but they do need to be kept cleaned out regularly, so they don’t become a bushfire hazard and cause water flow problems. We have also found that they can have a short service life typically 5 years or less and over the years we have had to remove these from people gutters regularly, as customers have found they cause more issues then prevent.

Foam Gutter Guards

Another very easy solution to install at home by yourself, are foam gutter guards. Again, you simply slot them into the gutter (although like the brush version you should affix this in with cable ties or similar). As they are so easy to install, they are a popular choice for DIY enthusiasts, and they are effective at stopping debris from entering the gutter system. The problem with foam guards however is that the material itself encourages the growth of mold whilst it is also common for any seeds that have fallen onto the foam to begin sprouting roots and growing. Exposure to the elements can also cause the foam to degrade and break down, meaning they need to be replaced every few years. They can also create a flat surface on which debris can accumulate becoming a bushfire hazard so we encourage people to stay away from these if you live in a bushfire area. And when buying off the shelf, they are limited in which gutters they can be installed in. Although a cheaper option, they are certainly not an effective choice.

Integrated Gutter Guard and Ember Guard Mesh

In our experience investing in an integrated Gutter Guard system is by far the best option available, if you need a gutter protection system for your property. Our gutter guard system is fitted directly to the lip of the gutter with an angle trim and then run up the roof and are affixed to the roof with our patented design, by using metal Colourbond saddles on every second rib, to form a barrier from leaves and birds.

With its ski-slope effect all leaves are then able to fall from the roof to the ground, protecting your gutters and home from potential damage.

Incredibly durable, our gutter guards are arguably the most effective and preferred solutions available in Tasmania today.

Although they are a little more expensive than some other options, the integrated mesh system will last longer and can even help to increase the overall strength of the gutters. Saving you money in the long run, by not having to replace your gutters. You can also have peace of mind knowing your helping protect your home from bushfires and nesting birds and being an Australian made and produced product, your gutter guard system is backed by our 15-year warranty, giving you peace of mind with your purchase.

We service areas ranging from Hobart to Launceston and will also travel to the East Coast for our Tasmanian customers. If you need help choosing which system to invest in, we can provide you with a Free Assessment and Quote. Learn more here.