Gutterbrush Leaf Guard
Stop gutter clutter and minimise roof repairs
Installing a Gutterbrush leaf guard helps to prevent clogging, keeping leaves and debris from entering the gutter trough. Simple, yet innovative solution to minimising gutter maintenance.
Fast and easy to install, we supply the Gutterbrush in two sizes for trade and DIY. Available in three stylish colours to enhance and complement external colour schemes. Get expert advice and end-to-end project support at PermaRoof UK.
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Why install a Gutterbrush?
Taking care of gutters is perhaps one of the most unpopular maintenance tasks carried out annually by the nation’s homeowners. It is, however, essential to ensure gutters stay in good condition and free flowing to avoid potential damage and subsequent roof repairs.
Clogged gutters are one of the top offenders when it comes to damaged roofing. During the autumn, leaves and other debris blows into the gutter trough and quickly clog them. This leads to overflowing when it rains, as rainwater cannot flow freely through the debris.
Installing a gutter brush changes all that. It sits snugly inside the trough, and once secured along the full length, keeps leaves firmly out. Rainwater passes easily through the brush filaments and through the drain system as usual.
The benefits of a Gutterbrush
Frequently Asked Questions About Gutterbrush Products
The Gutterbrush is often referred to as the Hedgehog because of its appearance. It has polypropylene brush filaments spun around a stainless-steel wire spine. The design is reminiscent of a bottle brush.
Once correctly installed and secured, the filaments are designed to last for years. A 10-year guarantee is included.
At PermaRoof UK, we stock Gutterbrush leaf guards in three stylish colours – white, black and brown. Simply select the colour you require in the drop down box when you order.
The brushes should run continuously along the whole length of your guttering. When one brush finishes, bend the excess wiring at the end of each brush backwards to form a hook and simply attach the two brush ends together to continue the run. The brushes can run directly across the down pipe or drain outlets.
If there is excess brush at the end of the run, cut the excess of with a pair of wire snips but make sure you leave approximately 50mm overrun, then untwist the wire to remove excess filaments, re-twist the spine and bend into a hook shape and secure into the gutter.
Before installation ensure that any leaves and other debris are removed, and the gutters, downpipes and drains are clean.
It is important that the correct diameter brush is chosen for your gutters or drains. The brush must fit snugly in position without any gaps either side. If the brush is allowed to ‘rattle’, it will be much less effective and is likely to be blown out. If you measure the inside width of the gutter and it is, say 90mm, the correct diameter of brush would be the standard 100mm diameter.
The filaments at the top of the brush should extend slightly above the level of the tiles or slate.
Many homeowners clear their own gutters to save money on professional fees. However, there is another way to keep gutters clear without the maintenance. Installing a gutter brush or leaf guard prevents debris from entering the gutter, while still allowing rainwater to flow freely through the system. Fast and easy to install, these innovative tools can help to minimise gutter cleaning for years to come.
How often gutters are cleaned can depend on the location and the surrounding elements, such as overhanging trees. Flat roof gutters may need to be checked and cleared more often than first floor gutters if this is the case. Generally, annually or twice annually is enough to keep gutters free flowing.
It is always a good idea to check gutters during or shortly after heavy rain, when it is easier to spot a leak, damage or an overflowing gutter.
One of the top problems that gutters suffer from is clogging. In the UK, the autumn months fill gutters and drains with falling leaves and other small debris, which quickly clog gutters and lead to problems.
Annual gutter maintenance includes clearing gutters of debris, which otherwise prevents the free flow of rainwater through the gutter and drain system. Clogged gutters quickly overflow when it rains and if left, it isn’t long before water begins to penetrate the timbers, getting inside the building.
This is why gutter maintenance is top of the priority list for most homeowners every year. Many have an annual budget for gutter clearing, preferring to bring in a professional roofer or maintenance specialist to handle it. Some install a Gutterbrush, which prevents debris from entering the gutter, but allows free drainage for rainwater.
Gutter maintenance is typically carried out annually by homeowners across the UK. This involves clearing any debris from the gutter troughs and ensuring that rainwater can run freely through the entire gutter and drainage system.
There are innovative gutter leaf guards available that can eliminate gutter clutter and reduce gutter maintenance. Find out more about the Gutterbrush here.
It is also recommended that visual inspections of the gutters are carried out regularly and particularly during or after heavy rain to make sure there are no leaks. Metal gutters are particularly susceptible to rust over time and once they begin to fail, most homeowners look to replace them with a plastic alternative. Today’s eco conscious residents can also benefit from the latest gutter renovation products, which promise to give a second life to metal gutters.
Flat roof trim can provide a completely watertight seal in EPDM roofing systems by sandwiching the membrane and preventing water ingress. Trim is typically fitted around the exposed edges of the roof and to fix to adjoining upstanding brickwork where necessary. In addition to enhancing performance of rubber roofing, trim gives the project a neat and tidy finish, essential for aesthetic kerb value.
About PermaRoof
For more than 20 years PermaRoof UK has provided some of the most comprehensive and innovative roofing systems to the trade and DIY roofing sectors. We offer full support, whether you’re a homeowner wishing to handle your own flat roof replacement or a trade roofer completing a major installation project.
Our resource library has an extensive range of free installation guides and video tutorials, product safety and technical data and useful guidance to help you through your projects. We also offer full planning and specification support to the commercial roofing sector via our dedicated PermaRoof UK Commercial division.
Get in touch today if you need help with your order or wish to talk your project through with an expert. We’re here for you with award-winning sales and customer service support and our online store operates 24/7/365 with superfast delivery across the UK.
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Permaroof UK® Ltd
Unit 1
Westway
Cotes Park Industrial Estate
Alfreton
Derbyshire DE55 4QJ
Tel: 01773 608 839
Fax: 01773 608 408
Email: Click here
Registration No. 4109502
VAT No. 764 2785 00
Permaroof (UK) LTD
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