How To Cover The Gutters Of A Terrace So That Dirt Does Not Accumulate?

If you have a gutter installation on the terrace and you want to prevent many leaves or dirt from accumulating and even many birds from nesting, the best option is to cover the gutters .

The best way would be that from the very beginning, that is, when you are going to place a rain drainage system on the terrace , you carry out this process together. You will avoid any type of obstruction that prevents the water from flowing naturally. If you have not done it previously or, at the beginning, you did not see it necessary, it can be done later.

There are several ways to cover the rainwater ducts : mesh, grilles or trims. Below we tell you what each of them consist of.

Mesh to cover the gutters of a terrace

It is the most widespread, comfortable and economical option. They are very easy to install and remove if, at any time, it becomes necessary, especially for maintenance and cleaning.

We can find two types of meshes that will depend on the type of duct that is installed to choose whether to put one or the other:

The tubular ones : It is placed inside the conduit. This makes the top part protected and covered. The material from which it is made is a flexible compound that can be easily adapted to the gutter.

The flat ones : they are curvilinear in shape and the best way to fix them is through staples to prevent them from moving or shifting.

Cover the gutters with the grids

Protective grilles or leaf guards are the most resistant accessories for gutters to cover the rainwater pipes of the terrace. The material they are made of is durable metal. Its maintenance is very easy.

This option is totally recommended to avoid both the accumulation of leaves and dead animals or that birds make their nest inside the duct.

Cover with trim

Perhaps you think that since you have to put a protector to prevent the accumulation of dirt in the channels , you prefer to use a trim for purely aesthetic reasons.

It happens the same as with the types of mesh, depending on the type of installation you have, you will have to put one trim or another.

In this case, it is best to find out if there is a trim that is the same as the type of gutter you have. If there is no possibility of getting one, you can place a generic one. It is advisable to ask a professional in gutters to advise you with the best solution.

Normally this way of protecting the gutters is usually placed in aluminum rainwater pipes . But they can be found in other finishes that will adapt perfectly to the installation of your home.

Benefits of covering the terrace guttering system

There are many benefits of covering the rainwater pipes of both a terrace and the entire installation. We summarize the most important points:

You will avoid obstructions in the gutter.

You will not have bad odors from stagnant water or dead animals.

You will avoid insect pests as a result of stagnant water due to blockages.

You will reduce dirt and excretions from birds by preventing them from nesting.

As you can see, mounting a cover system on the gutters is very advantageous and easy to install. Our recommendation, when dealing with work at height, that it be carried out by qualified professionals and experts in the assembly of rainwater drainage systems to avoid serious personal and economic consequences. They will also advise you with the best solutions.