Safety First
Before you begin, ensure you’re working safely:
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Use safety devices from bunnings such as:
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Ladders Little Helper – prevents gutter damage and stabilises ladder base .
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Lock Jaw Ladder Grip – locks the ladder securely onto the gutter
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Roof safety harness – essential for working at height.
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Stable ladder setup – always on level ground with a safe working angle.
🛠 Tools & Materials
Tools:
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Cordless drill
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Hex head drill bit
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Tin snips
Materials:
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Gutter mesh
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Edge trims
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Screws
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Saddles (used for fixing mesh on Trimdek ridges)
📋 Installation Steps
Step 1: Clean Gutters
Remove all leaves, dirt, and debris from your gutters.
Step 2: Fix Edge Trim Along Gutter
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Start from one end of the gutter run.
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Secure the edge trim to the outer edge of the gutter, as shown in Picture A.
- Continue installing trims along the full length of the gutter.
Step 3: Cut Mesh
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At each saddle location, cut two 40mm slots into the mesh.
This allows the mesh to fit properly under the saddles for secure fixing.
Step 4: Position Saddles and Screws
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Distribute the saddles and screws evenly along the Trimdek ridges, aligned with your mesh placement.
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Make sure each saddle sits directly over a ridge and matches your mesh cuts.
Step 5: Install the saddle
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Follow the profile of your Trimdek roof.
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Gently adjust the saddles to open them up slightly for a better fit
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Screw through saddles into the roof sheet to lock everything in place.
✅ Job Done!
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