When choosing the right gutter guard for your home, it’s important not to overlook the aesthetic appeal of your home and how it may be affected. Choosing the right colour gutter guard can help preserve your street appeal while also providing a high level of functionality.
If you’re looking for tips on how to choose the best colour gutter guard to suit your home design and colour scheme, keep reading.
Why does gutter guard colour matter?
Gutter guard is a valuable asset to any home. Choosing the right colour for your gutter guard ensures a seamless and cohesive design between the colour of your gutter and the guard itself. Choosing the wrong colour can make your home stand out for the wrong reasons, creating more of an eyesore than a visually appealing roof and gutter system.
Factors to consider when choosing gutter guard colour
Match existing gutter colour
Creating a seamless look is the goal when it comes to aesthetics in gutter guard installations. Depending on where you source your gutter guards, you should be able to find them in most colours to match your existing gutters. Be sure to ask about all colour options available.
Complement roof and exterior
Consider the colour of your roof, gutter, and exterior walls and try to find a colour that is in harmony with them. For example, grey roofs suit darker guards, or white exteriors will suit a light or neutral guard better.
Blend with the surroundings
Think about where your home is located and the colour tones in the environment. If you live in a leafy suburb, earthy tones such as greens or browns may blend well and complement your home.
Weathering and fading
Don’t forget, your gutter guard is exposed to the sun year-round and may fade in time. Choosing high-quality materials and fade-resistant colours is important to ensure the longevity of your gutter guard, especially in harsh Australian environments.
Popular gutter guard colour options in Australia
Monument is undoubtedly the most popular colour for new modern roofs, followed by Shale Grey and Woodland Grey. Some of the other popular colour options selected in Australia include other neutral tones such as white (Surf Mist), beige, and black (Night Sky), as well as earthy tones such as brown (Jasper) and green (Pale Eucalypt or Cottage Green).
How Grayson’s Gutter Guard can help
Choosing the right gutter guard for your home can be daunting, but not when you’ve got someone with expertise leading you down the right path. Grayson’s Gutter Guard technicians are all experienced in gutter guard selection and installation and can help you choose a colour that will best suit your home.
We have a wide range of colours, and our gutter guards are designed to be aesthetically pleasing and strong enough to withstand Australia’s harsh weather conditions.
In particular, if you have modern style Colorbond roofing, we have a full colour-matching option available for the perfect gutter guard fit. For older roof styles, we even have left-over stock of bygone colours that are now mostly redundant.
Tips for making the final decision
When looking at gutter guard colours, be sure to pick up colour cards from your local hardware store or order samples to see how the colour will look against your home and in natural light. Don’t forget to hold the colour card up close on your gutter rather than looking at it from a distance – if possible, climb a ladder and get right up next to the gutter (safely, of course).
As an alternative, if you have access to your house plans, give them a once over. They may mention the name of the colour of your gutters and roofing.
You can also check out our range of gutter guard colours on our website. If you’re looking at these colours on your phone, just be sure to turn your screen’s brightness right up to ensure the most accurate visual. Please note that while we try to stock as many colours and styles as possible, our products are not always available in all colours. Be sure to stay tuned to our colours chart because we frequently expand our colour range, especially with ember mesh aluminium and steel guards.
Consider the functionality of the gutter guard you’re interested in, as well as the aesthetic appeal. Ensure that you get the right type of gutter guard for your environment to maximise your value for money (for example, ember guard in bushfire-prone areas). If you’re unsure which direction to go, always consult a professional for some helpful advice.
Interested in keeping your gutters safe and looking schmick? Contact our friendly team at 1800 GUTTER (1800 488 837) for help choosing the perfect gutter guard colour for your home.