Downpipe shape, pitch and profile can greatly affect water flow. In this article we explain some common downpipe design flaws and how properly designed downpipes mean less gutter cleaning for you. Downpipes are a very important part of your roof guttering system. The size, shape and pitch of your S-bend will effect the rate of water […]
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Did you know that bats contribute to blocked gutter problems and dirty windows in Melbourne? In this article we explain how. Bats are freaky animals, whether it’s their fang-like teeth or their nocturnal lifestyle, people have long had reason to be scared of bats. There’s about ten different species of bats in Melbourne and an estimated 100,000 bats […]
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Some photos of leaf guard cleaning and repair. The old gutter protection system in these photos was installed in the early 2000s. It has done a fantastic job of keeping the gutters clear, but there are some small cracks that we are fixing. After removing the mesh to flush out the gutter, we re-install and then […]
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The sequence of photos below shows just how blocked a gutter can be before we clean it. The overhanging bush was cut back and we installed a permanent leaf guard onto the box gutter. This system will provide the roof with many years of tough protection. We use the highest quality materials. Each roof is […]
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Salvaging your old Gutter Protection Systems! We are repairing old leaf guards in Melbourne. Many old gutter protection systems are salvageable. With a bit of TLC from our professional gutter cleaners your gutter protection system will be back in working order. We go to great effort to ensure the leaf guard is put back in its correct position, replacement is […]
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What You Need to Know About Valley Seal Valley Seal is an innovative product that helps preserve your roof valleys, and ensures they perform as they should. Valley seal eliminates the need for expensive cement bedding. Let’s take a look at Valley Seal, and how it can help keep your roof in top condition over […]
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If you use ladders in the workplace and at home, being safety conscious is important in order to lower the risk of a fall and a potentially serious injury. How safety conscious are you when it comes to ladders? It can be easy not to give safety a second thought when you’re up a ladder […]
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Don’t wait till it’s too late to unblock your Roof Gutters. Since Thursday the weather forecasters have been warning of massive rainfall. We have been inundated with bookings for immediate gutter cleaning in Melbourne. Grayson’s Gutter Cleaners are out in force. There could be more big summer rains coming, so call us ASAP to arrange […]
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This roof wins the prize for worst case of blocked gutters we’ve seen all year! Recently at a house in Upwey, Melbourne we found this plant growing in a customer’s gutters. Our cleaners had to cut out the base of the plant and then gradually uproot it. The roots had even spread under the first tiles and […]
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Roof Cleaning: Why You Need to Remove Moss and Mould Many people love the look of moss, but while it’s perfectly at home in a rainforest, your roof isn’t the place you want to cultivate it! A build-up of mould, moss or lichen can potentially lead to structural damage, and may prevent rain from running […]
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