Hi,
Just wondering if anyone out there has installed there gutter guards and can recommend anything, just got a quote of $2000 to install some at my house. But I don't think that stuff actually cost that much or is that hard to install.
If someone has done it themselves and it has worked over the years, please share your experience.
Thanks
I don't really know what product it is, gutter guard guy came and had a look and gave me a price.
I haven't used this as there are no trees over hanging my house nor have I ever seen leaves in my gutter.
but this product from bunnings for $27.45 for 5metres (5 x 1metre lengths) looks reasonable and would be bloody simple to install. - just slot it into the gutter
I've used the fireproof metal equivalent product and installation was far from simple. The springy nature of the gutter guard, the sharp edges and working around the gutter brackets of a U shaped gutter all while up a ladder made for a frustrating and painful experience that I wouldn't recommend.
I have also used the plastic version in a square shaped gutter on a flat roof that I could stand on for a much better result and experience.
So it depends on the type of gutter, the accessibility and the pitch of the roof. Your results may vary.
I got a quote recently for $3400. 2 storeys high ceiling. using aluminium mesh. Brisbane.
From google all types of gutter guard need regular maintenance. Having the gutter cleaned and tiles checked is $380.
I am still deciding to have gutters cleaned every 1 or 2 years or install the gutter guard which still needs some cleaning for the next 10 years.
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Which product did you get a quote on?