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Gutter Mesh Colours, Materials & Componentry

by | Jul 22, 2022 | General

Gutter Mesh Colours, Materials & Componentry

Your home or building is one of your most valuable assets, so it pays to take care of it.  

Installing gutter mesh is a great way to defend your home against a number of threats, including flooding, bushfire and more.  

At Blue Mountain Co, we figure that caring for your home or building should look good, too. 

So we offer an extensive range of gutter mesh colours and componentry for both aluminium and steel mesh to help you protect your investment without compromising its aesthetic.  

Best of all, it comes in one easy-to-install kit, so everything you need is right there in the box.  

Colours 

Our steel and aluminium gutter mesh products are available in a range of popular COLORBOND® colours. These colours match many of the most common tile roof colours used in Australia.  

By matching your roof colour to your gutter mesh, you can protect your home’s aesthetic and enjoy the benefits of a clean, seamless look. All anyone (including you) will notice from the street is just how clean your gutters are compared to the neighbours! 

For optimum results, your chosen colour is applied to your mesh and to the fittings and componentry used to attach it to your roof.  

Materials 

Blue Mountain Co Gutter Mesh is available in a choice of two materials – aluminium and steel.  

Our classic aluminium gutter mesh is available with a standard 4 mm aperture (hole size). It can be applied to tiled roofs or flexed to match the contours of your corrugated or Trimdek® roof. Because it’s non-combustible, our aluminium mesh is compliant for use as a gutter guard on new homes in bushfire-prone areas. It’s also strong enough to withstand pulling, gnawing and scratching from most pests and vermin.  

Our steel gutter mesh is hot-dipped, zinc-coated and galvanised for optimum rust resistance. Available in 5.4 mm, 4 mm and 2 mm apertures, it can be attached to all roof types and is suited to a range of applications and environments. All our steel products are gutter guard compliant for bushfire-prone areas, but our 2 mm mesh is also compliant for use as an ember guard in these areas. Our steel mesh’s superior strength makes it ideal in areas prone to hail, snow and falling branches. It’s also pest-resistant.  

Componentry  

All our gutter mesh comes in kit form with the necessary componentry and fittings. This componentry is designed to match the contours and needs of each roof type, maximising the effectiveness of your mesh. It’s also designed to look great.  

Gutter edge trim is necessary for aluminium and 2mm steel gutter mesh. However, it’s also available as a recommended (but optional) extra with other steel meshes.  

Everything else you need for a great-looking installation comes in the box in your chosen (and generally matching) colours. “Everything” means everything – right down to the right screws and stitching screws.

The Growing Bushfire Threat 

Australia’s bushfire seasons are becoming more intense and unpredictable. The devastating 2019–2020 Black Summer fires burned over 24 million hectares, destroyed more than 3,000 homes, and impacted communities across the country (Statista, 2023). And the risks are only increasing: 

  • Fire seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer. 
  • Extreme fire weather is becoming more frequent. 
  • The annual area burned is growing. 

Prolonged droughts, rising temperatures, and drier landscapes are creating the perfect storm for fires to ignite and spread rapidly (Bowman et al., 2017). In some regions, fire seasons are now over a month longer than they were 35 years ago (NASA, 2023). 

Your Gutters: A Hidden Fire Risk 

When it comes to bushfire preparedness, many homeowners focus on clearing vegetation around their property. But one critical weak spot is often overlooked—gutters.This phenomenon, known as an ember attack, is responsible for up to 90% of homes lost in bushfires (Leonard et al., 2016). Dry leaves and debris in gutters provide the perfect fuel, allowing fire to spread to the roof and into the home within minutes. 

Gutter Protection: A Simple Yet Powerful Defence 

 
Investing in effective gutter protection is a key step in reducing your home’s bushfire risk. At Blue Mountain Gutter Mesh, we offer premium ember guard-compliant gutter mesh, designed to defend against ember attack. Our 2mm steel and aluminium gutter mesh options meet Australian Standard AS3959-2018 for ember guard compliance while preventing flammable debris buildup in your gutters—a critical factor since up to 90% of bushfire-related property losses stem from ember ignition. Crafted from non-combustible, corrosion-resistant materials, our mesh keeps embers and leaves out, safeguarding your home. 
 
2mm Steel Gutter Mesh: Ember guard compliant for all BALs (12.5, 19, 29, 40 and Flame Zone) 

2mm Aluminium Mesh: Features a woven edge for extra durability and is ember guard compliant for BALs 12.5, 19 and 29. 

5 Signs Your Gutters Need Protection Now 

  1. Leaves and debris constantly build up. 
  2. Water spills over during heavy rain. 
  3. Your gutters are sagging or pulling away. 
  4. Stains or water damage appear on exterior walls. 
  5. You live in a bushfire-prone area. 

Bushfire Readiness Checklist: 

✅ Install ember guards to your gutters 
✅ Regularly clear gutters and roof valleys. 
✅ Remove flammable materials from around your home. 
✅ Practice your evacuation plan with your family. 

The risk of bushfires is real—and growing. Don’t wait until the flames are at your doorstep. Protect your home now, starting from the top down. 

We're here to help you build a safer, more resilient home.

Talk to our team today about ember guard solutions for your property.

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Reference List 

  1. Statista. (2023). Impact of the 2019–2020 Australian bushfires. Retrieved from https://www.statista.com 
  1. Bowman, D. M. J. S., Balch, J. K., Artaxo, P., Bond, W. J., Cochrane, M. A., D’Antonio, C. M., … & Swetnam, T. W. (2017). Fire in the Earth System. Science, 324(5926), 481–484. doi:10.1126/science.1163886 
  1. NASA. (2023). Bushfire season length and climate trends. Retrieved from https://climate.nasa.gov 
  1. Leonard, J., Blanchi, R., Bowditch, P., & Besnard, V. (2016). Building loss due to wildfire: Trends and future risk influences. CSIRO Bushfire Research. Retrieved from https://www.csiro.au 
  1. Standards Australia. (2018). AS3959-2018: Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas. Retrieved from https://www.standards.org.au