Gutter Guard for Pest Proofing of Possums & Rats We’ve shared our thoughts on keeping birds out of gutters, but they’re not the only critters out there. Having a family of possums or rats in your gutters can quickly turn from a minor annoyance into a major headache. But how do you remove them and […]

Learn How To Clean Out Old Gutter Guards In this article we chat about different types of cleaning methods for cleaning out your old gutter guards. Difficulty and methods vary when it comes to cleaning out gutter guards so stay tuned! Safety First First things first, we wish to warn that roof accessing is a

Over time, gutters accumulate dirt, debris, mould, mildew and a bunch of other weird and wonderful things (we know some gutter technicians who have seen full-blown cactuses growing out of a gutter on their cleaning missions). This can lead to a reduction in the overall functionality of the gutter, not to mention the cleanliness and

What Type of Bird Mesh is Used for Gutters? When you first buy a house you never realise that one day there might be birds living inside the roof. Look, we get it. When you’re a homeowner, the gutters and the roof are often the last thing on your mind. There are other parts of

What are the Best Gutter Guards for Gum Leaves? Gum trees are an Aussie icon. What’s more ‘true blue’ than having a home among the gum trees? Gumtrees are natives, which is fantastic for the ecosystem! They provide shade, privacy and a sense of serenity that being surrounded by the Aussie bushland can only offer.

It’s true that some leaves are worse than others when it comes to blocking up gutters. Find out if the trees near your home are shedding leaves that cause serious issues for gutter and roof systems. Here are the top 4 types of leaves that absolutely suck when it comes to gutter blockages, compiled by

Have you ever wondered what happens to leaves when they fall into gutters and why it’s so important to remove them? Let’s find out more! What is the life cycle of leaves in gutters? 1. Leaf fall in gutters It’s unavoidable, really. Unless you’ve got a top tier gutter guard installed, leaves and twigs and

While the sight of a bird’s nest is usually cute and heart-warming, there are places birds should be nesting, and places they should avoid. Roofing and gutters are places birds should avoid for their own safety; they just don’t understand the danger. So, it’s up to us to regularly clean our gutters and install gutter

What kind of damage can clogged gutters cause? Have you ever walked past a house that looked like it was sinking into the ground? The veranda and awning might’ve been at an odd angle, and the wooden support beams probably looked as though they were fighting against rot. This is a classic sign of a

Gutter Guards — Do They Really Work? Long story short, yes. Yes, they do. Gutter guards or our premium branded Leafshield gutter covers are highly effective when it comes to keeping water flowing and protecting gutters and downpipes against fallen debris. It is important, however, that the right gutter guards are installed correctly to ensure