Gutter Guard is a gutter protection system. It keeps leaves and rubbish out from roofs, gutters, valleys and downpipes by creating a “sloping surface”. This sloping surface that makes it easier for the wind to blow away the leaves so they do they don’t settle, and rot your gutters. No leaf litter, rubbish or debris in your gutter means clean, free-flowing gutters to take the excess rain water away from your home. No blocked gutters!
There are many gutter guard systems. However, not all gutter guard systems are equal. Cheaper choices may not be cost-effective in the long term.
Peake Roofing and Guttering Services can offer a range of gutter protective systems. We will recommend a gutter guard system based on your roof type, gutter design and of course your budget.
How Much will my gutter guard installation cost?
The are so many different gutter guard systems. The top of the range aluminum systems are extra long wearing, non corrosive, come in a range of fashionable colors and blend beautifully with your home’s colour scheme. Typically you can expect to invest $800 to $2000 for a complete system. We will provide you with a free quote for the work .
When should you consider gutter guard leaf protection?
Blocked gutters can’t be seen from the ground but some of the effects are. These problems include:
- Overflowing gutters that leak water onto paths
- Rotting roof timbers
- Water leaks through your ceiling
- Dirty tank water
- Gutters looked faded, or signs of rust.
- Live in a bush fire area/zone
Council-protected trees near your home can drop leaf litter into your gutters and endanger your property.
Trees are the biggest source of embers in a fire. And it’s these embers that start fires.
In bush-fire zones gutter guards are an essential. They increase the chances of your house surviving an ember attack during a bush-fire.
Gutter guard installation procedure
We check that the gutters are in good condition and clean, and that the downpipes are clear and draining properly.
The gutter guards are professionally custom cut to length of the gutters.
We also strongly recommend installing gutter guard on the roof valleys as this ensure water flows freely to the gutters, and away from the property and then freely to the storm water drains.
Box Gutter Guard Systems (New)
Traditionally, box gutters have been hard to protect from leaf litter build up. However, new designs mean that Peake Roofing and Guttering Services can offer systems that protect box gutters.
