Common Gutter Profiles in South Australia

Getting New Gutters Installed?

Installing The Right Gutter Profiles and Design

There are many gutter profiles available when it comes to replacing the gutters and downpipes. Want to know what to do if only small sections of the gutters on the building need to be replaced? 

Quite often certain gutters on the property had been easy to clean and only certain sections of the guttering need replacing. Regular gutter cleaning can increase the life of a guttering system.

Not sure on the type of gutter profile already installed on your home? If looking for a gutter replacement quote, please find the guttering profile required and include it in the quote request along with the color required.

Is it possible to replace the rusted old gutters with a replacement that matches the existing guttering profile on the home? The answer is most likely yes, either Fielders or Stratco still manufacture the guttering profiles that were made 50 years ago in South Australia. Take a look at the following pictures and diagrams covering the various different types of gutter profiles available in Adelaide, SA.

The following types of gutter designs come with the Fielders 25 year warranty guarantee. Why not give Fielders or us a call if you have any further questions about the different kinds of profiles and design when deciding to replace those old rusted out gutters and downpipes. Further down the page after the profile display, there is the handy online tool called the "gutter capacity tool" that will help decide the type of guttering best suited for your home, the amount of down-pipes needed and an estimate on all the materials required to complete a gutter installation. 

Gutter Profiles and Deciding to Replace the House Gutters

 

Take a look at the following pictures of the different kinds of guttering available at Fielders, Stratco and some of the larger local hardware stores like Bunnings Warehouse and Mitre-10 Hardware. Most smaller hardware stores will only stock the Quad or D-Style gutter profiles in Zinc. To find the correct gutter profile in Colorbond, its best to go to Fielders in Mile End or Stratco.

Fielders and Stratco sell to private customers as well as large roofing and gutter installation companies in Adelaide, South Australia. The following gutter profiles are available in a huge range of colors to suit any gutter replacement jobs around the metro suburbs of Adelaide, SA. Gutter Guys Adelaide have put together an easy guide to help our customers and DIY handymen when it deciding or replacing a particular gutter profile on residential homes in South Australia. 

Roof and Guttering Profiles Available in South Australia

115mm Quad Gutter

 115mm Quad Gutters

This is the most common guttering profile that is manufactured in South Australia. Well designed to handle large amounts of rainwater. This gutter profile is the cheapest gutter profile available at around $30 for 6 meter lengths. These profiles are installed with internal brackets and can be purchased at Stratco or Fielders. This is the easiest gutter profile to install and can be easily cut to assemble internal and external corners. 

125mm D Gutter

125mm D Gutters

A similar guttering profile to the Quad gutter, however slightly larger in diameter. This type of gutter profile is also very common on traditional styled homes as well as older homes that were built in the 60;s and 70's in South Australia. Quite easy to remove and replace especially on tiled residences. The D gutter profile is simple, easy to maintain and comes in either Zinc or Colorbond.

Ainsworth OG Gutter

125mm OG Style Gutters

A great gutter profile that has the classical look but with a modern design that can be installed with either external or internal brackets. The front of the Ainsworth OG profile is raised to cover the front of roof tiles and handle larger amounts of water flowing from the roof. This guttering profile can be purchased in a wide range of dynamic colors and very simple to install on residential properties.

Fielders Fascia Gutter

Fielders Fascia Guttering Profile

Fielders designed this high front gutter profile that offers an exceptional modern look without costing a fortune. Easy to install, comes in a wide range of colors to match any modern homes decor. This high front profile prevents overflowing of the gutters during heavy rain storms. Installed easily with internal clips and can be purchased at any length to suit your homes application.

Hi-Tensile OG Gutter

 115mm High Tensile Gutter Profile

The Hi-Tensile OG gutter profile is an economical gutter replacement profile designed for residential homes undergoing renovations and new home construction. This guttering profile was designed for a wide range of applications, is slighlty smaller than the 125mm Ainsworth OG profile and can be adapted to fit most modern and older homes in South Australia. This gutter profile is available with a slotted front to prevent blocked gutters overflowing into the roofing space. 



Feel free to research further the different benefits that each different guttering profile has or lacks. Getting the right gutter profile installed on your home that has unique requirements will increase the efficiency of the guttering system. You can also find the color range that Fielders offer in Colorbond and get that perfect color match for your home. 

How Many Downpipes Need Installing?

The amount of downpipes needed on residential properties depends on how many meters of guttering has been installed and the overall design of the home. If extra structures have been added to the home such as verandas, then extra downpipes will be required to maintain efficient water flow away from the home or building. 

Please find this step by step "gutter installation" calculator that will calculate the required amount of downpipes to install based on the info typed into the online gutter and downpipe calculator. This gutter capacity tool is great and was implemented by Fielders themselves to ensure their customers installed the correct amount of downpipes when installing new gutters on residential homes in Adelaide, South Australia.  

How To Repair Rusted Downpipe Brackets | Gutter Cleaners

Require Rust Repairs?

Down Pipe Bracket Rust Repair Guide

Have you got down pipes need repairs? Get those rusted out downpipe replaced or repaired. Take a look at the following guide at how to make those rusted downpipe brackets look like new again simply with a bit of elbow grease and tools lying around the home. Down pipe and gutter repairs can make a big difference to the appearance to a home. Regular gutter cleaning will prevent sections of guttering systems from rusting out around the ocean suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia.

At Gutter Guys Adelaide are dedicated to quality home improvement services. We have been repairing, installing and replacing gutters for over 10 years all over South Australian suburbs. From the Adelaide Hills to Norwood and Glenelg, we can repair or install new guttering on any premises and we will not be beaten on on gutter replacement prices in South Australia.

No matter what suburb in Adelaide you live in, we can replace and install new gutters on your premises. Keeping the home maintained on the outside of the property can be some of the most rewarding maintenance work you can do around the home.. Take a look at this rusted down pipe bracket that was created rust stains all the way down the down pipe.

Home Improvement Services | DIY Rusted Down Pipe Repair Tools

You will need the following tools to remove the rust effectively and permanently when you use an anti rust primer which is available is a few colors like rust red, army grey and a dark blue colored paint primer

Rust Repair Tools

1. A good quality drill, with a wire brush attachment as this will make removing the rust much easier and getting the metal clip back to bare metal, and ready to wash of any grease and dirt and ready for painting

2 Next you will a need quality and larger sized screwdriver. Most screw fixings on down pipe clips can use either Phillips or flat head screwdrivers.

3. You will also need a paint primer or a colored paint that matches the other guttering and downpipes. It is important to make sure that the paint has a rust treatment and primer inbuilt to prevent the guttering or down pipe clips from rusting again.

Rust Removed

Guttering and Down Pipe Rust Repairs

Removing the rust is the easiest part of the downpipe bracket repair, simply put a cordless drill on slow and attach the wire brush drill bit and slowly start stripping the rust away. Apply pressure on the larger sections sections of rust to ensure its removed. Keep removing the rusted metal until you come to the bare metal. The WD40 will help as a lubricant and help to loosen the fixings undone.

This job the screws were too rusted and were unable to be remove without stripping the screw head. If you find yourself in this situation and its a DIY project keep apply the WD40 every few days if you really want to completely remove rusted out downpipe brackets. It also allows for a better job when removing the brackets, painting and cleaning away the rust stains. Otherwise don't worry, you can still repair the rusted downpipe bracket without removing.

After Rust Repairs

Rusted Down Pipe Repair Completed

Take a look at the completed rust repairs, doesn't the down pipe look so much better than it did before? Why not contact us and let us repair the gutters or install new gutters and down pipes on your home that are rusted out and dripping every time it rains.

Always make sure that good gutter cleaners are hired to make sure the gutters and downpipes do not get blocked up again and cause more rust. It's very important to ensure that the guttering company is well established and have public liability insurance.

Gutter Guys Adelaide can replace, unblock and repair blocked and rusted out downpipes. Guttering and downpipe replacement is one the best ways to give your home an upgrade that not only look great but drastically increase the life expectancy of the properties roofing and guttering.

 

 

 

Downpipe Replacement | Preventative Home Improvement

Did you know we also do gutter repairs in Adelaide? At Gutter Guys Adelaide we replace, repair and install new guttering to homes in Adelaide, South Australia. We advise all our clients that preventative maintenance will be far cheaper in the long run compared to never cleaning the gutters and getting blocked downpipes all the time.

One of the most common gutter repairs we do is replace rusted out down-pipes with PVC down-pipes that don't rust out if you get a blockage in the guttering system. Gutter repairs can be easily avoided by regular gutter cleaning maintenance and making sure the downpipes don't get blocked is easy to heck every 3-6 months with a garden hose.

Take a look at this metal down-pipe that just rusted out and got worse and worse every year the gutters were not cleaned on a regular basis. Why risk expensive repairs like this? Simply going to each of your downpipes and pushing the garden hose into them about 20cm is all you need to ensure the blocked downpipe gets flushed. Even if you do not have a blocked downpipe, then its the best preventative maintenance that is so easy to do. We just follow the advice of Gutter Guys Adelaide. They are the expert gutter cleaners in South Australia.

These sort of down pipe repairs can become costly and could have easily been avoided if the gutters had been cleaned properly and more than 3-4 times per year. Some customers get Gutter Guys Adelaide to take care of all their roofing maintenance needs, which gives them complete peace of mind that their gutters and downpipes are being taken care of.

These down pipe should be replaced with a PVC pipe to prevent future rust problems in this particular part of the guttering. We priced up  a quote to repair this down down pipe this week and it cost as much as getting the gutters cleaned 3-4 times. Keep an eye out for more pictures and information on guttering in Adelaide, SA. Why not send us some information about our blog and give us some ideas or information our customers are wanting to know about.

Gutter Repairs & Guttering Services

Gutter Repairs and Guttering Installation

Not sure if you need a complete gutter replacement or just some minor gutter repairs? Then why contact us for a complete gutter cleaning service that includes minor gutter repairs in the price of the gutter cleaning. A general rule is that if there is more than 30meters of rusted out guttering that is leaking everywhere, you should opt for a complete gutter installation service rather than a minor gutter repair service. So if the guttering and down pipes are rusted and looking like they could do with a complete replacement due to a complete rusted out mess, then contact us for a new gutter replacement. 

When we come out to install new gutters, we always send an experienced gutter installation contractor to ensure all our customers receive a correct gutter installation when you use Gutter Guys Adelaide. We provide an exceptional house gutter installation service as well as minor gutter repairs around residential premises to stop water leaks and drips from your gutters and downpipes. We can provide a complete guttering installation or just some minor gutter repairs Adelaide, where we just replace a few sections of rusted guttering. We can provide a fast, simple and no obligation gutter replacement or repair quote for free, so contact us by filling out the form below. A good tip to ensure you have minimum gutter repairs in the future is to ensure regular gutter cleaning is conducted to stop the build up of debris and blocked gutters and down pipes.

When we provide a cost of our gutter installation services, then the prices are fixed and remain unchanged unless specified before acceptance of our guttering services. So if your looking at getting a new gutter installation on your residential premises, contact us today. Gutter Guys Adelaide, provide a free, no obligation gutter replacement and downpipe installation quote. Gutter Guys Adelaide can also repair rusted guttering in smaller sections if a complete house gutter installation is not required.So don't put up with that rusted and dripping down pipe, get the down pipes and gutters replaced today. 

Get the best gutter installers today and fix that leaking and rusted out guttering & downpipes today. Want to know more about our rain gutter installation cost? Then contact Gutter Guys Adelaide through our online contact form for a fast guttering service in Adelaide, South Australia. We can install high flowing and rust proof down pipes that are painted and look just as good as a painted metal down pipe. These rust proof down pipes are excellent for premises that are located near the ocean or salt lakes. These particular locations often cause gutters and down pipes to rust out prematurely.

Whether you need your gutters repairs or a complete house gutter installation, Gutter Guys Adelaide can take care of all your guttering requirements providing a proper gutter installation service with 10 years experience installing and repairing gutters & downpipes. We also have all the height safety equipment to ensure that a safe working environment is complied with when working on double story residences and commercial buildings. When it comes to repairing gutters or replacing rusted down pipes on multiple leveled properties, we can access most difficult gutters and roofing on 2 story properties in Adelaide, South Australia.