CPR Gutter Protection

Ever heard that strange scrabble above the ceiling at 2am? Or found a wedge of sticks and muck jammed into your downpipe corner? You’re not alone. Roof spaces across Australia are magnets for possums, Indian myna birds, and the occasional rat. The quiet hero in this story is simple and effective:   Gutter Guards   used the right way; they help you exclude pests humanely while keeping water where it should go. Below is a practical, research-backed guide to using Gutter Guards as part of humane pest prevention with clear dos and don’ts for possum proofing, bird proofing, and rodent exclusion. Press enter or click to view image in full size Gutter Guards and Pest Control Why start with Gutter Guards? Think of  Gutter Guards  as a neat, permanent way to remove the opportunity that attracts pests: cover, nesting nooks, and easy roof access. A quality  gutter guard mesh  sits over the gutter edge (“over-the-gutter”) so leaves and nesting material shed off while r...

Flat and low-slope roofs can be stunningly simple from street level, yet the drainage design behind the scenes is anything but. When runoff moves more slowly and box gutters, parapets, rainheads and internal outlets carry the load, small mistakes get magnified. That’s exactly where  Gutter Guards  earn their keep by preventing debris build-up so water can find the path you designed for it, not the one it finds on its own. Why flat and low-slope roofs are different On steep roofs, gravity is your friend. Leaves roll off, water accelerates, and downpipes clear quickly. On flat and low-slope roofs, water lingers, and debris settles. The result? More risk of ponding, overflow at parapets, and stress on joints and membranes. Australia’s building guidance is crystal clear on capacity and overflow: each downpipe should serve manageable lengths of guttering, with planned overflow paths that direct water away from the building fabric. Flat roof drainage succeeds when fall, capacity, an...