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Crispymk2
08-05-2014, 07:48 PM
Despite having zero trees on my property my gutters are constantly full thanks to large trees in the neighbours yards.

Anyone have any recommendations or hookups for gutter guard installation?

Lukey
08-05-2014, 09:10 PM
If you have boxed eaves I wouldn't use it.

Leaves will still get in and will be even harder to get out.

Is it a tin or a tile roof?

devilfish
08-05-2014, 09:16 PM
i pulled mine out total pain in the ass to clean out the gutters as shit still gets in...

Crispymk2
09-05-2014, 05:32 AM
Tiled roof. Main problem is the boundary with the worst problem has flat faced gutters so you can't fit your hand in to get the shit out.

Had 3 gutter cleans in 12 months and full again with water damage starting in one of the rooms along that wall.

Bomber
09-05-2014, 06:03 AM
Get a leaf blower and blow everything out, obviously this is best done when the gutters/leaves are dry. We use a petrol powered blower as it is lighter than an electric one and you don't have to keep stuffing around with a m massive extension lead.

And to stop neighbours leaves getting in, drill a hole in each tree and pour in some Round-up lol

siladee
09-05-2014, 06:40 AM
Hammer in a copper nail

JAM3S
09-05-2014, 07:06 AM
The metal mesh products are pretty good

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DIY-Gutter-Guard-Complete-Package-to-suit-Tiled-Roof-500mm-Width-Mesh-/330968423681?pt=AU_Building_Materials&hash=item4d0f415d01&_uhb=1

you might still get leaves but they wont be actually in the gutter and its easy enough just to get a blower and blow them off.