A downspout strainer is essentially fitted to the downpipe itself by screwing it to the top, or by simply sitting it inside the downpipe if the wire on the bottom is extended to help hold it in place. Does a downspout barrier stop anything other than tennis balls? For bigger, more industrial style pipes we have an excellent range steel pipe protectors. The Traffic-Line Vertical Pipe Protectors are perfect for indoor or outdoor use and can be installed into the ground in minutes. The tough galvanised steel design make them suitable for the harshest of environments. Great customer service, outstanding quality, and a rapid delivery time………….I’ll not hesitate to recommend you to others.

So, yes, downspout guards can work, but they may end up causing a myriad of issues that could easily be avoided by implementing a different type of downpipe / gutter protection. What is the most effective gutter guard solution?

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CAN ALSO BE FABRICATED TO SUIT ANY DIMENSION AND LENGTHS. READY IN 2/3 WEEKS. IF POWDER COATED 3/4 WEEKS. In all honesty, the most effective gutter guard solution you can invest in is an actual set of professionally installed and maintained gutter guards. For protecting indoor pipes we recommend our Curvature 40 1m Impact Protection Foam, suitable for installing straight onto an exposed pipe or tube and will protect it instantly. The tough foam design makes it suitable for protecting against the likes of tools or equipment in use. What's more, these pipe protectors will also protect employees from hurting their head should they encounter low-hanging pipes. It sure can! Pretty much anything that is larger than the holes in the wire or mesh on the downpipe spout will be caught by it and denied entry into the pipe.

Cut the cost of replacement bottom sections of vulnerable downpipes and wires/aerials. It also prevents them being climbed (anti climb) for illegal access to property. The protectors may also be used as a ducting for cables and conduits. Pipe/Wire protectors are supplied in galvanised steel in with fixing holes at 300mm centres. Please note for courier deliveries these will to be 1.2 metres long.We also offer an attractive over-painted version of this product, see - Galvanised Anti-climb Downpipe Cover - Painted If you’re intent on getting downpipe leaf guards for your home, office or other property, get in touch and we’ll be able to point you in the right direction. If you buy direct from stores that sell generic sized guards, you may find that they don’t fit your needs because gutters and downpipes come in a range of different shapes and sizes. We can help you find the best fit by working with you to have custom, made-to-fit downpipe guards installed.