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.  

Replace The Gutters Or Gutter Repairs?

 Gutter Replacement Or Gutter Repairs?

Gutter repairs should not be left until the middle of winter, but usually most home owners do not realize there is a problem with the guttering until it starts pouring cats and dogs and roof leaks start appearing. Spotting roof leaks can often be quite difficult unless experience in roof and gutter replacement is a strong point.

Water leaks can run down roofing beams and start making that dreaded water mark on the ceiling quite a way away from where the leak is actually occurring. Some common causes of roof leaks are broken tiles, rusted roof sheeting, damaged guttering and the roof leak cause list can go on and on. 

Commonly around additions to the home, like a verandah can cause debris to build up in the modified and restricted gutters. This often causes water to overflow and cause the guttering to rust out or leak, causing clear white water stains around the gutters under the verandah or carport guttering and fascia board. These type of roof leaks are easy to locate and rectify by keeping the gutters cleaned on a regular basis. 

The more subtle roof leaks are usually blocked roof valleys, rusted and corroded roof fixings and other roofing damage such as roof flashing and the roofing sheets themselves rust out over time if roofing maintenance isn't performed on a regular basis before winter and after winter. 

There are many ways to repair gutters, it really depends on what the ultimate outcome required. If its an old home, set for demolished in a few years, then replacing the guttering isn't really an option. That is when less expensive but temporary gutter repairs are carried out at minimum cost and problems to the home owner or landlord. Keeping the gutters cleaned and down pipes flushed every 6 months will greatly increase the lifespan of a guttering system in Adelaide, South Australia and reduce the amount of gutter repairs required.

When a roof leak is finally located, it should be repaired as soon as practical as often extensive water damage can occur if roof and gutter leaks are not repaired promptly. Paying a few hundred dollars per year to keep the gutters clean and free from blockages is not much to pay compared to a collapsed ceiling or water damaged housing foundations. 

If the guttering has been damaged on a reasonably new home, then a complete gutter replacement is often the better decision when it comes to roof and gutter repairs. The most effective way to keep the gutters and roofing in good condition is to keep the gardens and trees cut back, the gutters and roofing clear of tree debris and other rubbish. Preventative maintenance is always the most cost effective solution when it comes to home and roofing maintenance.

If your gutters and down pipes are leaking every time it rains, its usually a sign that the gutters and down pipes need to be replaced to prevent any water damage from taking place from rusted gutters and blocked down pipe's. 

There are many gutter replacement companies in Adelaide, South Australia. Gutters that need replacing will often show signs of surface rust and small holes that get bigger and bigger if the rusted guttering is not treated or replaced with new guttering.

When the guttering and roofing maintenance is regularly scheduled for a gutter cleaning and minor gutter repair service it can clearly be seen that the gutters and roofing easily out last and more durable to age than roofing and gutters that never get regular maintenance services such as gutter cleaning and washing tree debris off the roofing. Getting the gutters cleaned by roofing contractors can be an easy solution if someone can't or does not have time to clean the guttering and flush out down pipe's. 

Ensuring the guttering is free from debris and vermin is essential when it comes to rainwater collection systems. Is the rain water getting dirtier and dirtier? Have you checked the guttering and roofing? Dirty gutters will often change the taste of rain water for the worst. 

Who wants to drink rain water that has mud, contaminants and other harmful bacteria lurking in it. Keeping a water tank clean will also greatly increase the quality of the rain water. If you do collect rainwater its a good idea to install a water filter on the rainwater tap to filter out harmful contaminants.

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.