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TuffMesh™ EmberGuard Leaf Proofing in Greensborough, VIC

Screen Tech provided a comprehensive gutter guard solution for a property in Greensborough, VIC, to prevent fine leaves, debris, and other materials from clogging gutters and causing water overflow.

Summary

Project Type

  • Domestic Leaf Proofing and Maintenance Reduction, VIC

Location

  • Greensborough Township, VIC

BAL-Rating

  • BAL-Low

Roof & Gutter profile 

  • Corrugated, Stratco gutters

Gutter Guard Solution

  • TuffMesh™ Ember Guard for leaf proofing

Installation Partner

COLORBOND®  Mesh& Saddle Colour

  • Monument®

COLORBOND®  Trim Colour

  • Monument®

Meterage 

  • 108 m TuffMesh™ EmberGuard

tuffmesh ember guard installation

Challenge

The project at a residential property in Greensborough, Victoria, presented a unique set of challenges and requirements. This home was frequently battling the common issue of clogged gutters due to leaves and fine debris from surrounding trees, leading to water overflow and the burdensome need for constant gutter cleaning. The property featured a distinctive corrugated roof with Stratco gutters, which sported a monument COLORBOND® colour. We advised our installation partners to address the functional aspects of preventing debris accumulation and the aesthetic aspect, ensuring any installed gutter guard solutions blended seamlessly with the existing roof and gutter design.

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Solution

Upon a thorough evaluation, we advised our TuffMesh™ Emberguard material. With its 1.6mm hole size, this high-performance solution was ideally suited to the task at hand. It could filter out fine debris while featuring a trough and directional holes to prevent water sheeting during heavy downpours. To complement the property’s aesthetics, we chose a monument-coloured mesh and clips to harmonize with the corrugated Colorbond Monument® roof, ensuring the installation did not detract from the property’s visual appeal. In total, 108 metres of TuffMesh™ Emberguard were meticulously installed by our team. The outcome of this project was twofold: it significantly reduced the property’s maintenance needs by preventing gutter clogging. It enhanced the home’s curb appeal with thoughtful and cohesive design integration.

 

 

TuffMesh™ Ember Guard

applications

Ember guard is designed for bushfire prone areas subject to heavy ember attack with the smallest appeture size at 1.6mm aperture. The small hole size also makes it ideal to filter fine debris including pine trees and jacarandas. The mesh strength makes it ideal for possums, bird and vermin proofing, but still works during heavy downpours to ensure maximum water collection.

Specifications

  • LWG: 6.0mm
  • SWG: 3.0mm
  • Aperture: 1.6mm (average hole size)
  • Plate thickness: 0.8
  • Strand width: 1.2mm
  • Aluminum mesh

Features and benefits:

  • Strongest aluminium guard
  • One way mesh with added trough for maximum water collection
  • Complies with AS3959–1999
  • Australian Bushfire Standards
  • CSIRO tested flammability index of zero
  • Suitable to BAL 29
  • Akzo Nobel D1000 powder coating.
  • Powder coated in Australia
  • 25 year material warranty

GutterMesh is Australia’s best premium gutter mesh.

Corrugated Clip Profile

Features and benefits:
  • Double-ribbed
  • CSIRO tested and endorsed
  • Complies with AS3959 – 1999
  • Akzo Nobel D1010 powder coating
  • Aluminium

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If you’re a tradesperson, builder, or architect seeking quality gutter guard solutions and dedicated installation support, look no further than ScreenTech. Contact us today.

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Fine Debris & Leaf Proofing & Maintenance Reduction in Romsey, VIC

GutterMesh Solution for Leaf Proofing and Maintenance Reduction in Romsey, VIC.

Screen Tech provided a comprehensive gutter guard solution for a property in Romsey, VIC, to prevent fine leaves, debris, and other materials from clogging gutters and causing water overflow.

Summary

Project Type

  • Domestic Leaf Proofing and Maintenance Reduction, VIC

Location

  • Romsey Township, VIC

BAL-Rating

  • BAL-Low

Roof & Gutter profile 

  • Corrugated, standard gutter

Gutter Guard Solution

  • TuffMesh™ Ember Guard for leaf proofing

Installation Partner

COLORBOND®  Mesh& Saddle Colour

  • Woodland Grey®

COLORBOND®  Trim Colour

  • Woodland Grey®

Meterage 

  • 92m TuffMesh™ Ember Guard

gutter guard installation before and after

Challenge

The property located in Romsey, VIC was plagued by problems stemming from leaves, debris, and other materials that frequently clogged its gutters. This not only caused water overflow but also increased the risk of damage to the surrounding areas. In such persistent issues, the intended solution would prevent the gutters from clogging while ensuring seamless integration with the property’s aesthetics.

Upon consultation with Aussie Gutter Protection, we selected TuffMesh™ Ember Guard as the best-fit solution. Considering the fine debris surrounding the property, the 1.6 mm hole aperture of the TuffMesh™ Ember Guard would be a more suitable choice over the 3.5 mm hole size of the TuffMesh™ Aluminium product. This choice ensured that even the finest debris would be prevented from entering the gutters, providing an optimal solution tailored to the property’s unique challenges.

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gutter guard installation before and after

Solution

ScreenTech, renowned for its top-tier products and dedicated support to tradespeople, builders, and architects, suggested the use of TuffMesh™ Ember Guard. This product was recommended not just for its durability but also for its longevity as a gutter guard solution.

The Woodland Grey® mesh matched the property’s roof, and the same colour was selected for the trim to complement the guttering. As it was a tile installation, no other fittings and fixtures were required. This ensured a seamless and stylish finish that was aesthetically pleasing and functional. With the diligent work of Aussie Gutter Protection’s technicians, 92 metres of TuffMesh™ Ember Guard was carefully installed, guaranteeing a secure fit.

As a result, the TuffMesh™ material now allows water to flow unhindered into the gutters, effectively preventing leaves, debris, and other materials from causing blockages. With this installation, the property now boasts a beautifully fitted TuffMesh™ Ember Guard system, which protects the gutters and ensures water flows freely, significantly reducing any potential damage risks.

TuffMesh™ Ember Guard

applications

Ember guard is designed for bushfire prone areas subject to heavy ember attack with the smallest appeture size at 1.6mm aperture. The small hole size also makes it ideal to filter fine debris including pine trees and jacarandas. The mesh strength makes it ideal for possums, bird and vermin proofing, but still works during heavy downpours to ensure maximum water collection.

Specifications

  • LWG: 6.0mm
  • SWG: 3.0mm
  • Aperture: 1.6mm (average hole size)
  • Plate thickness: 0.8
  • Strand width: 1.2mm
  • Aluminum mesh

Features and benefits:

  • Strongest aluminium guard
  • One way mesh with added trough for maximum water collection
  • Complies with AS3959–1999
  • Australian Bushfire Standards
  • CSIRO tested flammability index of zero
  • Suitable to BAL 29
  • Akzo Nobel D1000 powder coating.
  • Powder coated in Australia
  • 25 year material warranty

GutterMesh is Australia’s best premium gutter mesh.

Corrugated Clip Profile

Features and benefits:
  • Double-ribbed
  • CSIRO tested and endorsed
  • Complies with AS3959 – 1999
  • Akzo Nobel D1010 powder coating
  • Aluminium

Need commercial gutter guard installed?

If you’re a tradesperson, builder, or architect seeking quality gutter guard solutions and dedicated installation support, look no further than ScreenTech. Contact us today.

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Bird Proofing & Solar Panel Protection in Townsville, QLD

GutterMesh Solution for Bird Proofing and Solar Panel Protection in Townsville, QLD.

ScreenTech provided a comprehensive GutterMesh solution for a domestic residence in Townsville, QLD, aimed at bird proofing and solar panel protection.

Summary

Project Type

  • Domestic Bird Proofing and Solar Panel Protection, QLD

Location

  • Townsville, QLD

Roof & Gutter profile 

  • Trimdek®

Gutter Guard Solution

Solar Panel Protection

  • Solar Mesh Standard Kit

Installation Partner

Colorbond®  Colour

  • Monument® 

Meterage 

  • 20m gutter mesh, 30m solar panel mesh kits

Challenge

The residence located in Townsville, QLD, was facing specific issues with Indian Mynas and Pigeons. These birds are known to cause several problems:

  1. Nesting: Indian Mynas and Pigeons tend to accumulate and nest around solar panels and in gutters. This nesting behavior not only causes potential damage to the solar panels, reducing their efficiency, but also leads to blockages in the gutters.

  2. Disease: Both Indian Mynas and Pigeons are known to carry diseases, and their droppings can be a health hazard for the residents.

  3. Noise and Aggression: Indian Mynas are particularly noisy birds and can be very aggressive, causing distress to residents and native wildlife.

Moreover, the standard gutter was getting clogged with leaves and debris, leading to water overflow and associated damage.

Protecting only the solar panels would likely cause the birds to migrate to the gutters or roof spaces, as they don’t often leave a nesting site area once established. Therefore, there was a need for a comprehensive solution that addresses both the solar panels and the gutters.

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Solution

ScreenTech recommended the installation of GutterMesh along with the Solar Mesh Standard Kit. The GutterMesh would prevent leaves and debris from clogging the gutters and deter the Indian Mynas and Pigeons from nesting there, while the Solar Mesh Standard Kit would protect the solar panels from birds and vermin while allowing sunlight to reach the panels.

GutterMesh Aluminium Profile

applications

This versatile gutter guard product is suitable for all round gutter protection and is highly recommended for domestic application. Its flexibility and strength also makes it a suitable bird proofing solution. 

Features and benefits:

  • 15-year material warranty
  • Complies with AS3959 – 1999
  • Akzo Nobel D1010 powder coating
  • CSIRO endorsed and tested
  • MFG
  • 50m x 1m at 24kg including Powder Coating
  • 15 year material warranty

GutterMesh is Australia’s best premium gutter mesh.

Trimdek® Clip Profile

Features and benefits:
  • Double-ribbed
  • CSIRO tested and endorsed
  • Complies with AS3959 – 1999
  • Akzo Nobel D1010 powder coating
  • Aluminium

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SolarMesh

Specifications

  • Galvanised Wire
  • Black PVC Coating
  • Aperture: 12mm
  • Strand width: 1.0mm
  • Role size: 200mm x 30m

Features and benefits:

  • Compatible with Poly or Metal Solar Clips
  • Larger hole size to maximise airflow under panels to ensure maximum efficiency
  • Colours: Black
  • 1-year material warranty