Gutter guards are perhaps not the first item that comes to mind, given that your roofing is not something that one typically thinks about too often.  They are however a crucial aspect in maintaining the ongoing state of your roofing, failing which could lead to the deterioration of these elements, and potential unnecessary expenditure. The most common scenario is when leaves block the downpipes, leading to water pooling in the gutters and spilling over onto the roof. Here it can cause rusting with steel roofing and eventually penetrate the roofing and the internal structure of a home.

Gutter Guard Materials

The following materials are typically used in the manufacture of gutter guards, with a variety of durability and performance characteristics, including:

• Stainless Steel mesh – flame resistant and extremely durable
• Aluminium mesh – specially coated for high temperatures
• Epoxy coated aluminium mesh – with a slightly lower fire rating
• Fibreglass – not fire rated, but a cost effective option for other areas

Why Install Gutter Guards?

The primary reason for installing gutter guards is to avoid blockages in your downpipes, which can lead to your roof flooding – a factor that is not always apparent and that can lead to your guttering rusting if the blockage is not repaired. The most common factor that causes blockages are falling leaves, which is dependant on what type of tree species you have on your property.  Some trees drop their leaves more profusely, and is typically a seasonal problem.

Gutter Guard Benefits

Aquaguard supply a range of high quality gutter guard products with varying materials and specifications, some with a guarantee of up to 20yrs. They have a number of benefits for homeowners that include:

• Easy to install
• No drilling of holes required for installation
• Flame resistant
• Range of colours available for matching to roofing
• Lower maintenance requirements once installed