The Beginning of High-Grade Gutter Protection in Australia
Leafbusters®, a pioneering Australian company in gutter protection, was founded by Paul and Thea Groom in the 1990s. Their combined commitment to innovation led to the development of 2G UltraTech gutter mesh, a product that has significantly influenced the industry since its invention in March 2000. This superior, Australian-made mesh is exclusive to Leafbusters® and stands as a testament to their dedication to providing effective and lasting solutions for homeowners.
The 2G UltraTech mesh system is designed for superior performance and ultimate peace of mind. Unlike many other gutter guards, it boasts a unique dual-layer construction. The top layer is made from high-grade polyethylene and comes in a wide range of colors to seamlessly match any roof or guttering. The distinct feature, however, lies in its bottom layer, a carbon black under-strand made from a unique formulation of high-density (HDPE) and low-density (LDPE) polyethylene. This carbon black layer not only enhances the mesh’s strength and durability but also acts as a superior UV stabilizer, contributing to an expected service life of 25 years. This unique characteristic helps direct water more efficiently into the gutter, aiding in cleaner rainwater collection and preventing blockages.
The robust and rigid nature of 2G UltraTech mesh means it’s heavier, weighing over 1000 grams per square meter, ensuring it can withstand harsh Australian weather conditions, including tempest storms and hailstones. Its design effectively prevents leaves, twigs, and other debris from entering and clogging gutters, which in turn prevents overflowing, potential roof and foundation damage, and extends the lifespan of the gutters themselves. The leaves simply blow off the mesh, eliminating the need for hazardous and frequent gutter cleaning.
Leafbusters’ 2G UltraTech mesh was so revolutionary that it quickly became a market leader in both Australia and New Zealand. Architects, Engineers and Builders began to specify its installation in their designs, recognizing its unparalleled effectiveness. While Leafbusters offers other gutter protection products, the 2G UltraTech remains the flagship polymesh solution, embodying the company’s legacy of innovation and quality that Paul and Thea Groom instilled from the outset!
*In December 2019, the brand Leafbusters and 2G UltraTech was purchased by its current owners Grayson’s Gutter Cleaning. Since then Grayson’s has introduced the use of its metallic gutter meshes to the Leafbusters® line of products.
More Tech Specs of 2G
Introducing 2G UltraTechMesh, industrial quality food grade mesh (also known as Triple-G). Your colour choice on top, with strength and durability built in, carbon black facing underneath. Comes with a 10 Year Manufacturer’s guarantee.
Leafbusters gutter protection mesh is a truly, high grade premium product with co-polymer materials including the carbon black.
What could be more natural than carbon? In water filtration, you pass water through a carbon filter to purify it.
The formulation gives 2G UltraTechMesh longevity with an expected service life of 25 years (see our written guarantee of 10 years).
The 2G UltraTechMesh has unique gutter protection features that include:
2G UltraTechMesh Gutter Protector Specifications
- High Grade – Virgin Materials. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Longitudinal strand: HDPE/LDPE mix co-polymer with Carbon Black Transverse strand: HDPE
- Tensile Strength – testing with Instrom – ave: 241N
- Guarantee: 10 year against UV breakdown and fading.
- Longitudinal Aperture: 2.7mm
- Transverse Aperture: 4.7mm
- Longitudinal Strand Thickness: 2.0mm
- Longitudinal Strand Width: 2.7mm
- Transverse Strand Thickness: 1.5mm
- Transverse Strand Width: 1.7mm
- Colour Range: Black, Caulfield Green, Karaka Green, TerraCotta, Ironbark, Heritage Red, Pale TerraCotta, Gull Grey, Beige, Slate Grey, Rivergum, Mountain Blue
The 2G gutter protection mesh is available in the following colours.
