What is aluminium gutter mesh and Why Do We Use Them?

Aluminium Gutter Guard

If you’re considering having Gutter Guard installed on your residential or commercial building, you’ve come to the right place. At Leafbusters, we’re here to help you choose and install the best gutter guard for your specific property. In this article, we’ll be discussing the benefits of aluminium gutter gutter and how it can be an absolute game-changer for homes and business buildings.

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Aluminium is an affordable Gutter Guard option

We know that home maintenance can sometimes feel like an endless drain to your bank account. Luckily, aluminium gutter guards are here to provide an affordable gutter protection option. These nifty little protectors won’t break the bank like some other gutter guards out there. So, you can rest easy knowing your gutters are effectively shielded from debris and leaves without emptying your savings account. It’s a win-win!

They are generally easier to make and source compared to plastic Gutter Guards

When it comes to ease of production, aluminium takes the crown. Compared to plastic gutter guards, aluminium ones are usually easier to make and easier to get a hold on. This means all the benefits of a sturdy and reliable product without the hassle of having to search to the ends of the earth for it. We have a variety of aluminium gutter guards available in our collection here at Leafbusters in many colours and styles. Get in touch if you’d like to view our range.

Aluminium remains rust-free

Many homeowners have invested in low quality gutter guards to protect their gutters, only to have them rust away after a few years, or even months! Aluminium is a rust-resistant material which means your aluminium gutter mesh offers better protection for longer. Rain or shine, they’ll stay strong, keeping your gutters safe and sound for years to come. Plus, there will be no more worrying about ugly rust stains spoiling the look of your home.

It is an eco-friendly gutter protection option

Now, more than ever, we are taking measures to help protect our environment and reduce our eco-footprint. Unlike plastic varieties, aluminium gutter guards are your eco-friendly allies. Plastic can break down over time, releasing harmful chemicals and microplastics directly into the environment (and our waterways). Aluminium stands strong without contributing to the plastic waste epidemic. You can feel good knowing you’re making a sustainable choice for your home or business and caring for Mother Earth in the process.

Aluminium Gutter Guard is high quality but low maintenance

Nobody wants a high-maintenance gutter guard that needs to be replaced regularly and adds more chores to the to-do list. With aluminium gutter guards, you can enjoy the luxury of low maintenance gutter protection for your property. These guards are a breeze to clean (we are more than happy to take care of gutter mesh maintenance for you), ensuring your gutters stay unblocked and water flows smoothly. They can also stay effective for longer than many of the plastic gutter protections out there.

Is aluminium Gutter Guard a good choice for homes in Melbourne?

Aluminium gutter guard is an excellent choice for most homes in Melbourne due to the many benefits listed above. Its durability and rust-resistant properties make it a long-lasting solution, ensuring reliable protection for gutters against debris and clogs. With its affordability and easy production process, aluminium gutter guard offers a cost-effective option for homeowners. Our aluminium meshes are quite easy to paint with our powder coating, this is why there’s such a massive colour selection of aluminium. Additionally, its eco-friendly nature is a bonus, as it doesn’t break down like plastic, making it a sustainable choice for those concerned about their environmental impact. Choosing aluminium gutter guard means low maintenance, high satisfaction, and peace of mind, knowing your home’s gutters are well-protected and water can flow smoothly, preventing potential water damage.

Aluminium gutter guards are your ultimate guardians against clogs and debris. Affordable, durable, rust-resistant, and eco-friendly – they tick all the boxes. If you’re keen to chat with our team about having quality aluminium gutter guard installed on your home, give us a call today!

The purpose of gutter mesh (aka “gutter guard”) is pretty simple: to keep leaves, pests and debris out of your gutters. 

In turn, this can significantly increase your home’s ability to withstand several not-so-simple threats.  

These threats include the obvious ones (clogged gutters, bushfires, animal invasion and contaminated tank water) plus others you might not expect (such as flooding).  

But perhaps you’re wondering how gutter mesh achieves all this?

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The Basic Premise

Different gutter mesh designs work differently, but at Blue Mountain Co, our gutter mesh is designed as an “over-the-gutter” gutter guard system.

When properly installed, “over-the-gutter” mesh forms a physical barrier over your gutters, preventing leaves, debris and pests from entering them.

On angled roofs, further protection is provided because the mesh is installed in line with the slope of your roof. This angles the mesh over the gutters that sit on your roof edges (eaves and fascia gutters) so that leaves and debris landing on top of your mesh blow away more easily.

In other words, gutter mesh works by acting as a shield for your gutters, letting rainwater in and keeping nasty stuff out.

Optimal Features

Blue Mountain Co Gutter Mesh is simple by design, but it brings together the optimal combination of materials, aperture and installation features to protect your gutters and home.

Materials

We manufacture aluminium and steel gutter mesh. Both are strong and durable, and are resistant to rusting. They’re also both compliant for use as gutter guards for new homes in bushfire-prone areas. However, steel is better able to withstand damage from hail and unexpected weight. For people in bushfire-prone areas in Australia, our 2mm steel gutter mesh can also act as an ember guard to defend your home against ember attack.

Aperture

“Aperture” refers to the size of the holes in your gutter mesh. Different apertures keep out different sized leaves, so the optimal aperture gutter mesh for your property is largely determined by the vegetation around it. For those in bushfire-prone areas, non-combustible, corrosion-resistant steel gutter mesh with a 2mm (or smaller) aperture can also be installed to act as an ember guard.

Installation 

Of course, gutter mesh wouldn’t be much use if the nasty stuff it’s meant to keep out could just sneak in at the edges. That’s why our steel gutter mesh is secured with steel “profiles” or “saddles” and trim – to eliminate the risk of gaps between the roof, gutters and mesh. Our aluminium mesh is secured with “saddles” and trim to achieve the same outcome As a key added bonus, all our trims (and the gutter mesh itself) come in a range of shades, including many popular COLORBOND® colours, so you can also choose aesthetically optimal mesh for your home.

No one-size-fits-all 

As you can see, gutter mesh works by combining a simple but effective design with optimal features.

Of course, what’s optimal for one property will be different to what’s optimal for another.

That’s why it’s important to remember that when it comes to gutter mesh and gutter guards, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we invite you to consider your strength requirements, environment and situation in order to match your property to the best gutter mesh for you.