What Is The Purpose Of Gutters?

by | Jul 31, 2021 | Clean Gutters, Gutter Guard, Gutter Mesh, Gutter Replacement, Gutters Proofing

What Is The Purpose Of Gutters?

Gutters are the seemingly simple fixture that runs along the outside edge of your roof. Gutters surprisingly take on major responsibility when protecting your home.

King Group Australia are often questioned as to whether gutters are a vital component of their clients’ homes’ exteriors, or a purely decorative element. While it’s true that professionally installed gutters create an aesthetically clean edge around your roofline, their main purpose is far from just adornment. Gutters are guides, guiding rain and storm water off the roof and away from the foundation of the house—is essential to the home’s structural well-being.

No matter how gently rain falls onto your roof, the water builds up as it runs off and creates a powerful surge that, if not diverted, can hammer the ground next to your foundations. Consistent downpour or collecting water erodes the soil and can seep down along the foundation, increasing the risk of leaks and structural instability.

Gutters manage the rain and debris that contribute to a property’s’ deterioration. However, surprisingly, gutters do more than simply protect your house. They also preserve your backyard and your neighbourhood. Without fully functioning gutters and downpipes to control runoff in a safe manner, rainwater could create pathways through your yard as well as your neighbour’s, creating ditches, pooling in low-lying areas, and even killing lawns, flowers, and other vegetation.

Issues with leaks? Water damage or blocked gutters? – get in touch with one of our specialists today at King Group Australia!

What Are Gutters?

by | Jul 31, 2021 | Gutter Guard, Gutter Mesh, Gutter Replacement, Gutters Proofing

What Are Gutters?

Gutters are fixed to the exterior of your property and roof structure to assist with channelling water, debris and other forms of environmental factors that affect your roof and property. 

Gutters prevent water entry into the structure of the building by channelling the rainwater away from the exterior of the walls and their foundations. Water running down the walls causes dampness in the affected rooms and provides a favourable environment for growth of mould, and wet rot in timber.

A rain gutter may be a:

  • Roof integral trough along the lower edge of the roof slope which is fashioned from the roof covering and flashing materials.
  • Discrete trough of metal, or other material that is suspended beyond the roof edge and below the projected slope of the roof.
  • Wall integral structure beneath the roof edge, traditionally constructed of masonry, fashioned as the crowning element of a wall.

Top 5 Reasons Why Your Gutters Are Blocked?

by | Jul 31, 2021 | Clean Gutters

Top 5 Reasons Why Your Gutters Are Blocked?

The five most likely reasons why your gutters are blocked:

  1. The wrong gutter profile, you may need to replace your guttering.
  2. Issues with seams in your guttering, leaves and other debris may be getting caught in the seams.
  3. Sagging, if your gutters are sagging, water may be collecting in that area.
  4. Poor installation
  5. You might not be cleaning your gutters as often as you should.

Guttering profiles are designed for both practical and aesthetic reasons. If you choose your gutters for aesthetic reasons only, you may have chosen the wrong profile for your environment and location. Consider giving one of our specialists at King Group Australia a call today!

Top 5 Reasons To Keep Your Gutters Clean?

by | Jul 31, 2021 | Clean Gutters

Top 5 Reasons To Keep Your Gutters Clean?

Cleaning gutters to remove leaves, sticks, and debris should be a top priority on your to-do list as a homeowner. Keeping leaves out of gutters is crucial for protecting the structure of your home and preventing often costly inconveniences in the future. There are several reasons why cleaning your gutters is important, and we’ve outlined five of them below.

  1. Prevent water damage. When gutters and downpipes are blocked with leaves and debris, rainwater may not drain properly. As water overflows from gutters, it can cause water damage on both the interior and exterior of your home. 
  2. Protect your roof. Clogged gutters give rainwater nowhere to run. When water continues to accumulate and flood, it can leave rotten fascia or leaks in the roof or walls.
  3. Keep pests from causing trouble. Gutters clogged with leaves can make desirable homes for rodents, birds, and insects. 
  4. Reduce the risk of a cracked foundation. When water is blocked from travelling away from your home, it can pool around the foundation of your house. 
  5. Save you money. Gutter and downpipe cleaning can help prevent unexpected and expensive projects down the road. Taking preventive measures now can help minimize the likelihood of having to repair or replace your roof.

    If you are having issues with your gutters – give one of our specialists at King Group Australia a call today! 

How Do To Keep Birds Out Of Gutters?

by | Jul 31, 2021 | Bird Proofing

How Do To Keep Birds Out Of Gutters?

Are you experiencing issues with birds nesting in and around your home and gutters? Creating mess, noise and attracting other pests?
Here at King Group Australia we offer a solution to keeping your home and gutters free from birds.

If you have birds in your gutters specifically, there are a few ways to deter them. Consider installing:

  • Gutter guards: King Group Australia’ sister company Ultraguard, invented and manufacture an expanded Aluminium mesh once installed, prevent birds, debris and other pests from entering your gutter line.
    Ultraguard gutter guards are made from aluminium and create a barrier/ cover for your gutter. Birds will no longer be able to fit in the gutters to bathe, nest or congregate. Even if their breaks are thin enough to get into the gutter’s narrow crevice, they shouldn’t be able to reach the water. When they don’t have access to food, water and shelter, the birds will find another place suitable.
  • Bird spikes: Imagine a thin plastic panel with several spikes projecting upwards. These are roof bird spikes, also called anti-roosting strips. The strips make it uncomfortable for the bird to land. If you install them on the roof just above the gutters you can limit bird access to the gutters.
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