13/06/2026
The "Good Intentions" Trap. Cleaning Under DIY Chicken Wire Gutter Guards
Look, we get it. Heading down to the local hardware store and slapping some DIY chicken wire over your channels seems like a genius weekend win. It keeps the big leaves out, right?
Well, yes—but it also creates a massive, hidden headache right underneath the surface.
The Messy Truth About Chicken Wire Guards
✅Small debris, seeds, and dirt slip right through the wide wire mesh. Trapped underneath with Geelong's winter rain, this mixture breaks down into perfect compost. Before you know it, you have actual grass and weeds growing through your guards.
If you do have this type of gutter gaurd, we can clean it out for you.
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