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FAQ’s

Do I need to clean my gutters first?
Don’t tell our installers this because they would love it if you did, but no. Part of our service is to ensure
that we are fitting the mesh to clean gutters.

Will I need to clean my gutters after the mesh is installed?
Fish can swim uphill but sadly dirt can’t. If your gutters are not installed with correct fall to the downpipe
then you may have to manually flush them once a year to prevent any build up of sludge in the bottom. In
most cases where the gutters are installed correctly then the system is maintenance free.

I have leaves sitting on my roof now. Will they sit on the mesh as well?
The short answer to that is probably yes. If your roof pitch is minimal and you have leaf debris sitting on it
now, you should be clearing that off to help protect your roof. If the debris sits on the mesh, it will not affect
the performance of the mesh, but as it breaks down, more dirt and dust will fall through into your gutters
making it harder for the rainwater to flush it away.

Can birds and vermin peck or chew their way through the mesh?
HDPE meshes have been used in the marine industry for oyster farming for decades as they are strong
and durable, however if you have vermin in your roof it is advisable to make sure they are gone before the
system is fitted. When trapped and hungry, it is amazing what a creature will do to survive. In all my years
in this business, I have yet to see one instance where they have gotten in through the mesh.

Why don’t you use a metal mesh?
From my experience over the years, I have seen many cases where some metal meshes have caused
corrosion to the roof and or gutters. As I would not fit a metal mesh to my own roof, I wouldn’t fit one to
yours.

What is the price of an average home?
An average home size in your neighbourhood is probably different from one on the other side of town.
Couple that with the fact that even for a 150 square metre home, there can be so many variations of both
the floor plan and the roof plan, then chuck in the mesh options and it is impossible to say. This is why we
will visit your site and ensure we are talking about your unique property.

Do your quotes include GST?
For homeowners, yes. For businesses we can quote GST exclusive. Either way the quote will include the
full cost of all equipment and materials needed to complete the installation.

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