August 24, 2020

Bird Proofing

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 by Warren Ballantyne

Birds can cause a lot of issues to a property and we see them all. There are many ways you can protect your property from the results of birds plus their nesting behaviours and do this in a humane way that doesn’t cause injury or harm to the birds.

The biggest issue we come across with birds that can not only be dangerous but also costly is when birds get in under your solar panels and decide to nest. This is not only just birds, but also rodents and possums as well. The challenge with solar panels are that there are lots of wires and connections and these can easily be dislodged by the birds (or other critters) causing the panels to simply stop working.

There is a very simple fix to this and it is by placing a specialised mesh (that won’t affect your solar panels) that is clipped safely around the edge to deter and stop birds and critters from getting in and under your solar panels that could cause expensive damage to the wiring of your solar panels.

Did you know pigeon droppings can be toxic and we are often asked to remove them and we have to take a lot of precautions when doing so? Wouldn’t it be great if we could deter the pigeons from deciding to rest on your property from the start.

There are many ways to do this and most are with use of specialised mirrors, revolving objects and in some cases specialised ‘spikes’ to deter birds from taking a break and sitting on your property.

At Gutter-Vac we work closely with a company that manufacturers bird proofing devices so that we can install for our clients. Because we are fully safety trained and insured to work at heights, there are more things we can do than simply provide a vacuum gutter cleaning service to your property and bird proofing is a more common request than you would first assume.

So if you are having issues with birds or you simply want to protect your property (such as your solar panels) then give us a call and we can discuss your needs and find the best solution for you and your property.

Call your local franchisees on 1300 654 253.

Happy Father’s Day

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 by Warren Ballantyne

Stuck for ideas on what to give your Dad this Father’s day? He really doesn’t need another pair of socks right?

At Gutter-Vac, we have a lot of father’s amongst our Franchisees so we asked them about their favourite Father’s day presents they have ever received.

I’m sure you won’t be surprised that the favourite gifts were those hand-made gifts, the cards, the pictures, all those things that we did when we were kids.

During this crazy time in the world, we are all discovering how important it is to connect with those that are near and dear to us.

So we have an idea for you this Father’s Day. Why not support a local small business and get Dad something special this year, but remember it doesn’t have to be big or fancy, but instead something meaningful.

Maybe it is a packet of his favourite biscuits that you can share over a cup of tea. Maybe he has a favourite beer or wine. Maybe he loves to fish, so some new fishing gear and an afternoon of fishing would be great. If he loves to cook, maybe a new cookbook and spend the time with him to cook a meal.

A combination of showing your Dad that you know him and what he likes, then get a gift that will support a local small business owner at this time, but then also, how can you make that gift a gift of time and connection to go with the physical gift.

If you have kids, get out the colouring pencils and paper. Maybe they might not just write a note or card, maybe they could create their own little book called something like ‘The things I love to do with Dad’. Maybe it is time to grab the colouring pencils and make your own cards and pictures for your Dad, whilst your kids make something for Grandpa.

Another great idea is to gather all of your favourite photos of memories with your Dad and put them into a simple flip photo album which will only cost a few dollars, but then take the time to talk about each and every photo with your Dad. This could be the best gift he has ever received.

Let’s honour our Dads and show them we not only care, but we know them. Take a little time this Father’s Day because sometimes the best gift is the gift of time.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there! We appreciated all that you do and have done for us.

How efficient are your solar panels?

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 by Warren Ballantyne

It is not something that the average person thinks about on a day to day basis or even something you would notice, but as your solar panels are out in the elements, they will collect dust and dirt. This dust and dirt doesn’t always wash away with rain, it is often ‘stuck’ to the solar panels.

As the dirt and dust builds up, it will slowly, over time decrease the efficiency of your solar panels to convert solar into electricity for your property.

There is an easy solve and that is to simply clean your solar panels.

Now a word of warning. This is not a DIY job because firstly, being on the roof with a lot of water is extremely dangerous and without the right safety gear, it is so easy to slip and fall – onto the roof or off the roof. The second thing to note is that there is a way to clean solar panels so that you don’t damage them. Using chemicals or harsh scrubbing brushes could damage your solar panels beyond repair which would be a very expensive mistake.

You’d actually be surprised at just how dirty solar panels can get and how much this can reduce their effectiveness, so if you haven’t had your solar panels cleaned in a while (or ever) then give us a call for a free quote and let’s get those solar panels producing maximum energy output for you and your property.

Bird Proofing

Day: 24 August 2020

Bird Proofing

Happy Father’s Day

How efficient are your solar panels?

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