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2mm Aluminium Kits - NOW AVAILABLE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this kit right for my tile roof valleys?
Yes — this is a 1000mm-wide valley guard kit designed specifically for the open valleys on tile roofs, where leaves and debris love to collect and cause overflow. It keeps your valleys clear so water runs freely instead of damming up behind a pile of leaf litter.
How do I install it in a tile valley?
Tile valleys are the most challenging install to get looking clean, so take your time — installation videos are coming to the website soon. Lay the mesh down the valley, then on each side cut it in a zig-zag of vertical and horizontal cuts, leaving enough mesh on the high side of each tile to tuck under. Work down each side and fully cut, lift and tuck each tile before moving to the next — if you make all the cuts first, tucking pulls the mesh and throws off every remaining cut, usually costing you a fresh roll. Keep your vertical cuts on the lines where two tiles meet, as lifting one tile naturally lifts the next.
What does the 4mm mesh actually stop?
The 4mm aperture (3mm x 4mm) stops leaves, twigs, general debris, birds and mice. Being honest: gutter guard minimises clean-outs, it doesn't eliminate them — very fine matter like seeds, blossom and pine needles can still sit on top or work through, so it's protection, not a never-touch-it-again promise.
Will this keep possums out of my roof?
No — aluminium mesh won't stop a determined possum, and we've seen jobs where they've ripped straight through it to get back to their young. If possums are your concern you need a steel option, which we can source on request — just call us on 1300 156 197.
What's in the kit?
The valley guard kit includes the 4mm aluminium mesh plus the saddles and clips (from leading Australian suppliers including BlueScope®), Colorbond-matched trims, and Class 3 self-drilling screws — everything to get the run secured on your tile valleys.
How is it sold, and can I get a custom width?
Mesh is sold in 10-metre (10m) increments rather than per metre. This valley kit is the standard 1000mm width, but we can cut custom widths for a small $25-per-roll cut fee, and we build custom kits for unusual roofs or box gutters — give us a call on 1300 156 197.
What colours can I get, and how do I know it won't fade?
Full Colorbond-matched colour range is available, except a few discontinued colours the steel suppliers no longer offer. We use locally-sourced steel from leading Australian suppliers (including BlueScope®) with premium powder coating — cheap overseas imports can look fine at first but fade fast and their screw coatings go rusty-red, whereas ours is salt-spray tested over 1000+ hours for coastal durability.
What does the 20-year warranty cover?
Our 20-Year Industry-Leading Warranty covers degradation of the material itself — the mesh and coating breaking down or fading. It doesn't cover damage from falling branches, hail or neglect, since gutter guard is about minimising maintenance, not removing it entirely.
What about shipping and DIY install?
Free shipping over $500, otherwise a flat $20, dispatched from our Gold Coast warehouse with 1–7 days to metro areas — same or next business day dispatch depending on stock. This kit is designed for DIY: follow our installation guides, secure your ladder, use a harness and take your time.
How do I know if my tiles have storm clips?
It depends on your roof's wind rating. Under the Australian tile-fixing standard (AS 2050) and the National Construction Code, the higher the wind classification the more tiles are mechanically clipped — so coastal, elevated and cyclone-prone roofs (including Queensland) are far more likely to have storm clips, while many inland suburban roofs have few or none. We've installed across these conditions, so our tip is simple: before you start, lift a few tiles along the gutter line and check. If they're clipped, release the clips first — it's much harder once the mesh is laid. In Queensland, two chisels work well: one to lift the tile, one to release the clip. (General guidance — your roof's fixing depends on when and where it was built.)