Gutter Guard

An increasing requirement in the residential and commercial building industry is the requirement for the fitting of gutter guard and Total Guard Australia is fully conversant with the requirements for guttering protection in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Gutter protection not only puts an end to the risks associated with climbing ladders or over your roof to clean the gutters, but also provides peace of mind knowledge that when the rain is belting down your gutter guard will allow water to flow freely through your gutters because they are clear of debris.

When choosing Gutter guards for your house or commercial property you need to consider what result you need.

Common questions asked by residential and commercial property owners shopping for gutter protection in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast are:

What are the benefits of gutter guard?

Clean gutters mean peace of mind when it rains, while a fire rated gutter guard gives you added security. Not everyone is a roof ninja and cleaning gutters over two stories high is not a job for the faint-hearted.

Having the correct gutter guard to protect your gutters puts an end to worries about the potential flooding of your gutters in heavy seasonal rains, and during bush fires to concerns burning embers can set fire to your house when they settle into your leaf-filled gutters. A correctly fitted gutter guard will give you peace of mind that your house is safe, even when you are away on holiday.

What type of gutter guard would best protect my gutters?

Not all gutter guards are the same. Total Guard Australia only uses the types of gutter guards that we know work. We are not bias towards one type of gutter guard and will give you the options on the type of gutter guard we recommend for your roof profile and requirements.

For example, if you have a commercial property you might want a gutter guard to keep vermin out as well as leaves, but if you are in a heavily treed area you might require a gutter guard with smaller holes to stop the seed pods entering your gutters. All gutter guards have different positives and negative attributes and our experience allows us to explain the pro’s and con’s of each type, and which gutter guard will be best for your gutter protection requirements.

Why do I need a metal gutter guard?

The longevity provided from a metal gutter guard greatly out ways that provided by plastic gutter guards. UV rays will not perish a metal gutter guard, while metal gutter guards also deliver a level of fire resistance not provided by plastic gutter guards. In addition, metal gutter guards will not warp in the sun or fade and become brittle.

The majority of Brisbane, Sunshine Coat and Gold Coast residential and commercial properties have gutters made from metal because they are stronger than plastic, so it makes sense that your gutter guard should be the same, while a metal gutter guard will also keep vermin out of the gutters and stop birds entering your roof cavity through the space between the roof lip and gutter the gutters and under the roof lip.

How much does the gutter guard cost?

The costing of gutter guards can vary due to individual requirements and local environmental factors. For that reason Total Guard Australia’s qualified consultants will appraise your gutter protection needs and recommend the best gutter protection that will suit each customer.

The evaluation and presentation of the options available and the associated costs is a service Total Guard Australia provides to commercial and residential property owners in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, to ensure property owners make informed decisions when it comes to gutter protection and gutter guard products.

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