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LEAF & MOSS Guard 100% FREE - The Best Dirt Trap to STOP Blocked Gutters & Pipes
All Files Free on Thingiverse : www.thingiverse.com/thing:6132321
After many years in the roofing trade and having cleaned out for over 35 years, I consider this to be on balance the best way to "stop" blocked pipes and overflowing guttering. Potentially saving masses of waste and money. Dirt, moss and tree leaves can quickly overwhelm traditional on the market solutions, this is my version.
I think this is a commercial grade product superior to anything else on the market if fitted correctly and probably the only thing I would consider fitting myself.
I am giving my idea away100 percent free to use, print, share, modify or manufacture anywhere in the world by anyone. Some users are already ...
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Видео

WARNING WD-40 silicone remover FAIL
Просмотров 626 тыс.7 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. www.fixmyroof.co.uk/remove-silicone-sealant-from-a-bath-or-shower/ This is what happened to me when I chose to use WD40 to remove old bathroom silicone, rather than my usual method of just plain elbow grease and cutting it ou...
Replace a Slate - Hall Hook Method
Просмотров 136 тыс.7 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only and for educational purposes only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. Anyone working at ANY height should be fully trained and insured to do so and use the correct access equipment. Anyone working on ANY project does so at their own risk! In this video I will b...
Ebac Powerdri 18L Dehumidifier Review
Просмотров 19 тыс.7 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. In this video we review and test the Ebac Powerdri 18L dehumidifier. This is one of their latest super economical compressor based dehumidifiers aimed at the trade, workshop, and garage use. It was tested in my home environme...
DIY Flat Roof Repair - Easy Paint on Fix
Просмотров 1,8 млн7 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only and for educational purposes only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. Anyone working at ANY height should be fully trained and insured to do so and use the correct access equipment. Anyone working on ANY project does so at their own risk! In this video we will ...
Ebac 3850e Dehumidifier Review & Test
Просмотров 53 тыс.7 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. In this video we review and test the Ebac 3850e dehumidifier. This is one of their latest super economical compressor based dehumidifiers with smart control from the 3000 series range. In tests I found this to be very economi...
Strip a Flat Felt Roof - Replace a flat roof
Просмотров 379 тыс.7 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only and for educational purposes only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. Anyone working at ANY height should be fully trained and insured to do so and use the correct access equipment. Anyone working on ANY project does so at their own risk! In this video we look ...
Cure Condensation and Stop Mould - Free
Просмотров 228 тыс.7 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. www.fixmyroof.co.uk/videos-and-guides/condensation-cure/best-dehumidifier/ This is a much more better and faster paced re-make of my original video on how to stop condensation and cure mould, which has over 1 million views. I...
Aluminium Gutter Repair - Stop Leaky Guttering
Просмотров 409 тыс.7 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only and for educational purposes only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. Anyone working at ANY height should be fully trained and insured to do so and use the correct access equipment. Anyone working on ANY project does so at their own risk! This video takes a loo...
Part 6 Mix Fibreglass GRP Resin & Topcoat or Colour
Просмотров 108 тыс.8 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only and for educational purposes only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. Anyone working at ANY height should be fully trained and insured to do so and use the correct access equipment. Anyone working on ANY project does so at their own risk! This video shows how e...
Fibreglass a Van or Truck Floor - GRP Bed Liner
Просмотров 73 тыс.8 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. In this video I'm going to show you how to fibreglass the floor of a van or truck to give a hard wearing and easy to clean custom bed liner, although walls can also be done with minimal fuss. This is also an ideal alternative...
How to Replace Ridge Tiles - Fit a Dry Hip Ridge
Просмотров 213 тыс.8 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only and for educational purposes only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. Anyone working at ANY height should be fully trained and insured to do so and use the correct access equipment. Anyone working on ANY project does so at their own risk! www.fixmyroof.co.uk/wh...
Meaco DD8L Zambezi Desiccant Dehumidifier Review
Просмотров 56 тыс.8 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. www.fixmyroof.co.uk/meaco-dd8l-zambezi-review/ In this video I review the new Meaco DD8L Zambezi desiccant dehumidifier. This is not just another good dehumidifier, this has been very well thought out. It offers a level of co...
How to Install a Dry Ridge System - DIY Fit Part 2
Просмотров 311 тыс.8 лет назад
All opinions or methods expressed in the video(s) are personal opinion only and for educational purposes only. Always check current regulations or seek second opinions from other video sources or websites. Anyone working at ANY height should be fully trained and insured to do so and use the correct access equipment. Anyone working on ANY project does so at their own risk! www.fixmyroof.co.uk/wh...
Replace or Re-lay Ridge Tiles - Install a Dry Ridge System
Просмотров 301 тыс.8 лет назад
Replace or Re-lay Ridge Tiles - Install a Dry Ridge System
How to Re-lay Ridge Tiles - Remove Ridges Without Breaking
Просмотров 392 тыс.8 лет назад
How to Re-lay Ridge Tiles - Remove Ridges Without Breaking
Toyotomi TD Z110 Review Desiccant Dehumidifier & Features
Просмотров 11 тыс.8 лет назад
Toyotomi TD Z110 Review Desiccant Dehumidifier & Features
Meaco 20 L Low Energy Economical Dehumidifier Review
Просмотров 100 тыс.8 лет назад
Meaco 20 L Low Energy Economical Dehumidifier Review
How to Point a Brickwork Wall or Repoint a Chimney
Просмотров 808 тыс.8 лет назад
How to Point a Brickwork Wall or Repoint a Chimney
Meaco Low Energy 12L Review - Economical low power dehumidifier
Просмотров 104 тыс.8 лет назад
Meaco Low Energy 12L Review - Economical low power dehumidifier
Toyotomi TD Z80 Review Desiccant Dehumidifier & Features
Просмотров 20 тыс.8 лет назад
Toyotomi TD Z80 Review Desiccant Dehumidifier & Features
Roof Ventilation Lap Vents Simple DIY Loft Vents
Просмотров 373 тыс.8 лет назад
Roof Ventilation Lap Vents Simple DIY Loft Vents
Roof Vents & Loft Ventilation Techniques - Why Vent an Attic
Просмотров 1,1 млн8 лет назад
Roof Vents & Loft Ventilation Techniques - Why Vent an Attic
How to Felt a Shed Roof - Fit long life Roofing Felt
Просмотров 716 тыс.8 лет назад
How to Felt a Shed Roof - Fit long life Roofing Felt
How to Felt a Shed Roof - Part 1 Strip Roof Felt & Prep
Просмотров 149 тыс.8 лет назад
How to Felt a Shed Roof - Part 1 Strip Roof Felt & Prep
Roof Ventilation Smoke Bomb Test in Attic
Просмотров 39 тыс.8 лет назад
Roof Ventilation Smoke Bomb Test in Attic
Roof Ventilation Tile & Bathroom Exhaust Vent Extractor
Просмотров 275 тыс.8 лет назад
Roof Ventilation Tile & Bathroom Exhaust Vent Extractor
Flat Roof Leak Repair - Paint on Liquid Waterproof Sealant
Просмотров 669 тыс.9 лет назад
Flat Roof Leak Repair - Paint on Liquid Waterproof Sealant
Remove a Chimney Safely
Просмотров 92 тыс.9 лет назад
Remove a Chimney Safely
Removing a Chimney Below Roof Level - How to
Просмотров 397 тыс.9 лет назад
Removing a Chimney Below Roof Level - How to

Комментарии

  • @pw.70
    @pw.70 Месяц назад

    I have to say you're extremely thorough with your videos. I'm going to be replacing my felt roof with a fibreglass based on your excellent instructions. Please, please post more tutorials if you can - they're extremely relevant and simplicity to follow. Many thanks for your hard work.

  • @Smith-os1ho
    @Smith-os1ho Месяц назад

    Great to see you back. Always very informative videos, love the channel, big help on the roofing side

  • @steriospeaker
    @steriospeaker Месяц назад

    I love your videos! I wish you could come and fix my seemingly impossible to fix slate roof leak (we’ve had 6 roofers over a decade, and it still leaks). But - back to gutters - why do we even need a gutter guard like this at all? Surely it is better to leave it open at the top - so there is far less chance of it getting blocked - and then you can simply scoop moss etc out of the grid at the bottom, without needing to go up a ladder?

  • @DhanjuSaabuk
    @DhanjuSaabuk 3 месяца назад

    Where you been sir I was waiting for your video from long time Please make more videos ❤

  • @RexBanner_
    @RexBanner_ 5 месяцев назад

    Where've you been?

  • @richardfrost1026
    @richardfrost1026 5 месяцев назад

    Hi can I ask you something about fiberglass please

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 2 месяца назад

      Yes, but in all honesty I do not see the comments here because I dont log in very often.

  • @jonathangiles4854
    @jonathangiles4854 6 месяцев назад

    Hi - love your videos - really well explained. I think your based near Milton Keynes - do you know any good GRP roofers near Manchester by any chance?

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 2 месяца назад

      Apologies I do not log in to RUclips much to comment, but no I dont, sorry

  • @SuccessShared
    @SuccessShared 7 месяцев назад

    I want to thank you for your informative video How to Install Leaf Roof Flashings but comments are turned off. I welcome your tips on how to install lead roof flashing to pebbledash inbetween first-floor sliding doors which open onto a timber balcony mounted to the house with a timber frame with no flashings. Currently we have a water leak above our French doors which open underneath the balcony. Hope you can help? Having very little success!

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 7 месяцев назад

      Sorry but I cannot give meaningful advice over the internet. It may be wrong.

  • @moemiah5799
    @moemiah5799 8 месяцев назад

    Welcome back mate Damn i missed ur high quality educating videos

  • @123b3n123
    @123b3n123 8 месяцев назад

    Very glad to see you posting a new video! Your other videos are so useful. As to your product, I hope it does work but I've been cleaning gutters for close to 10 years now and I can't see much of anything be able to solve a blocked gutter. Regardless it's a big improvement compared to the usual ones!

  • @Greenturkeyman
    @Greenturkeyman 8 месяцев назад

    You have a natural talent for teaching. Best of luck with the guard

  • @stobie3362
    @stobie3362 8 месяцев назад

    hi, do you have any advice for someone who wants to start roofing as a career change, i dont really have the time to do college so i was thinking about starting small and growing my skills over time on the job many thanks!

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 7 месяцев назад

      Yes, go and work for a roofer / roofing company if possible and watch and learn. Always be open to new ideas and use you own judgement. Good luck

  • @Herdedsheep
    @Herdedsheep 9 месяцев назад

    Excellent video's mate Really appreciate your help and guidance

  • @strummer6642
    @strummer6642 9 месяцев назад

    Welcome back, brilliant product. Your videos are the best by far on YT for roofing.

  • @user-dd3ri2ry5u
    @user-dd3ri2ry5u 9 месяцев назад

    Your videos are very clear and easy to understand for a DIY enthusiast like myself. Could you possibly do a video on the correct method to convert a roof with wet verge to a plastic dry verge system. Thank you.

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 9 месяцев назад

      No plans at the moment for any more videos. Sorry

    • @user-dd3ri2ry5u
      @user-dd3ri2ry5u 9 месяцев назад

      @@FixmyroofCoUk Not a problem. thanks for the reply.🙂

  • @bluevanmani
    @bluevanmani 9 месяцев назад

    Great vid. Nice to see your still about. Can you do some more posts you were by far the most interesting roofer on RUclips 👍

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 9 месяцев назад

      No plans for more videos yet. Sorry

  • @CalumIV4
    @CalumIV4 9 месяцев назад

    You are a genius This is brilliant. As a janitor I have improvised chicken wire balloons but I never stopped to think of the detail. This is elegant. I hope you have intellectual property or registered design covered.

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 9 месяцев назад

      Thanks, as a janitor you will understand exactly where I'm coming from then. I have contacted some manufacturers and still waiting to hear back from them. Reading through these comments there is clearly a demand for such a product because people are requesting in the comments. Even in this very small sample group admittedly. Links to files in the video description if you need them.

  • @terrynaidu7717
    @terrynaidu7717 9 месяцев назад

    good idea mate- what about if I have water butts directly from the gutters? That means much of the gunk will be in my water butts? Any solutions for this situation please?

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 9 месяцев назад

      Normally the pipe joint and water splitter needs occasional cleaning (been there done that) but I have no plans for re-designing that component. Sorry pal

  • @berndpeglow701
    @berndpeglow701 9 месяцев назад

    Promo sm 🤗

  • @Drdoombrain
    @Drdoombrain 10 месяцев назад

    Good to see you are still around. I'm hoping to fix a slate on my roof, wish there were good roofers like you near me. Is there a training place to learn ?

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 9 месяцев назад

      My dad taught me pretty much everything I know about traditional roofing. Honestly I don't know these days. Sorry

    • @Drdoombrain
      @Drdoombrain 9 месяцев назад

      @@FixmyroofCoUk well that's cool... You have helped many people because of him.

  • @keepawayfromthetrout
    @keepawayfromthetrout 10 месяцев назад

    I don't have a 3D printer, are you planning on printing and selling these? We've tried a couple of designs and have found all the problems you describe!

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      You can get 3D printing on the internet but I don't know how much it costs, probably too much for what it would cost. I can only say if enough people approach the guttering firms they may make a commercial version. Sorry, I do not have the facilities to make these.

  • @martinmcdonagh4543
    @martinmcdonagh4543 10 месяцев назад

    Welcome back

  • @truth3358
    @truth3358 10 месяцев назад

    But it still can block your drain which flows away ?

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      There is no 'perfect' solution to problem guttering / roofs. I do know it will stop large debris blocking the pipe and allow small to medium parts pass through. So less cleaning and no blocked pipes on balance. They would be very cheap to make compared to more expensive solutions and do less environmental harm. All the benefits are in the video if you can put up with my voice ;-)

  • @kiddyzheng
    @kiddyzheng 10 месяцев назад

    I can’t believe my eyes. you post again!

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      Like a bad smell with a grating voice 😁

  • @edjones3390
    @edjones3390 10 месяцев назад

    Wow ! great to see you back!

  • @martinlouden9005
    @martinlouden9005 10 месяцев назад

    A very useful item. It's one of those self explanatory items that you think "it's so simple, why didn't someone think of this years ago?" Good to see you back at last!

  • @JK-we1dr
    @JK-we1dr 10 месяцев назад

    Great idea, when you planning on selling some.. I don’t have the printer :( but would buy some..

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      Hopefully someone will roll with the idea. Send the video link to any of the large guttering makers. Flowplast are a good firm.

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      How many do you need? I have 3 printed in a semi tough flexible resin. Ideally I'd like to keep one, but you can have all 3 if you need them. email me (in 'about' section on RUclips channel)

  • @northeastcorals
    @northeastcorals 10 месяцев назад

    Nice to see a video from you again! 😁 Gutter guards have been great for me, after 15 years I've never cleaned them & my gutters are always spotless. That said I don't have any trees overhead & for some strange reason moss doesn't really seem to grow much up there, possibly because it's an East West roof so no shade?

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      This is another example of a product working as long as the roof isn't overwhelmed with moss or leaves. I'm sort of aiming my solution at those roofs. Thanks for sharing your experience with the alternatives and how they worked for you. It helps build up a better overall picture for anyone reading the comments with problems. Obviously I only get called out to problem roofs.

  • @C4sp3r123
    @C4sp3r123 10 месяцев назад

    Great to see you back - FloPlast do a very good Leaf/Debris Interceptor Gully that I highly recommend called the FloPlast Leaf/Debris Interceptor Gully. It would likely require more installation cost than your solution though would likely be cheaper than the other methods mentioned in your video but once installed all the filtering is done at ground level and the filter basket can be easily emptied by anyone and no need to go up a set of ladders or pay someone to. I have had mine for several years now and it is very good and easy to check and empty especially after the recent storms where a lot of moss can be washed down off the roof. Very good of you to offer your solution for free, hopefully we see you back posting videos as they were always excellent!

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing. It looks a good product, my only criticism is a little too much filtering again for problem gutters in my opinion. I would see my solution priced at about £5 commercially 👍🏻

    • @C4sp3r123
      @C4sp3r123 10 месяцев назад

      @@FixmyroofCoUk I find it can block up during/after a very heavy downpour when a lot of moss etc is washed off the roof but with it being at ground level it is quick and easy to empty out with no cost of getting someone in to do so nor health and safety risk of going up ladders. You could reduce the filtering of the item by snipping out some of the sections of the filter basket to increase the gap sizes but obviously that isn't ideal. Overall I have been very happy with the ones I installed retrospectively when buying my property and find it easy to check and empty as needed whenever walking past, you just lift up the flap to see the filter basket and lift out the filter basket to empty. As my roofs drain into soakaways I prefer to filter out as much as is reasonably possible so as to minimise the amount of debris getting into the soakaways, while not having gutters constantly blocking. If I were to opt for an in gutter filtering system I think your item is a better design than those currently on the market. I tried the existing ones like your design before installing the interceptor gullies but after one winter I removed them all as I found I was having to constantly fetch out the ladders and go up and clear the blocked gutters. Being able to do all the filtering at ground level is such much easier, quicker and most importantly for me, safer.

  • @smeghead420
    @smeghead420 10 месяцев назад

    Why not just leave it open completely?

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      Because on problem roofs with big leaves (lots of trees) or large chunks of moss the pipe can get blocked quickly. But yes, if you do not have a problem, NO filter is the best option in my view and my default solution. What we are talking about here is problem areas and roofs. Its a very large amount of people.

    • @smeghead420
      @smeghead420 10 месяцев назад

      @@FixmyroofCoUk it's gonna block quicker if there is something blocking it. The fact is,the bigger the hole the less it gets blocked. Imagine a 4" hole for your downspout do you think it would get clogged more or less than a 3" hole? Now how about a 2 inch hole or 1 inch hole, it's gonna catch bits and clog it.

    • @RexBanner_
      @RexBanner_ 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@smeghead420typical armchair 'expert' 😂😂

  • @norman7527
    @norman7527 10 месяцев назад

    I've had new gutters fitted last October and had a wire mesh fitted to the top of the downpipe , 3 times I've had to call out because guttering was overflowing. On the 3rd time asked for mesh to be removed so water a debris can flow freely. What's your thoughts pal?

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      See how you get on without the mesh as an A - B test. As long as the fall (slopes) are correct all gutters should self clean to some degree, unless you have excess moss or leaves. If you have problems feel free grab the files or see what others are using in the comments.

  • @FixmyroofCoUk
    @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

    This redesign of the classic gutter / pipe guard is absolutely free to anyone who wants to make, print, adapt or manufacture. The Thingiverse link is in the description to share and use as you like. If you want to see a commercial version, why not send the video link (share button) to any of the large guttering manufactures like Flowplast or similar. Love and kisses... Uncle Fix My Roof 😉♥

  • @jmybuild
    @jmybuild 10 месяцев назад

    Nice solution, you are absolutely bang on with the standard/traditional guards.

  • @jknox
    @jknox 10 месяцев назад

    Nice to see you back. Still brilliant.

  • @monkeyboy8424
    @monkeyboy8424 10 месяцев назад

    Your videos have helped me greatly. Thank you very much and best wishes.

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      Really glad any of my videos have helped anyone. Thanks 👍🏻

  • @billy4072
    @billy4072 10 месяцев назад

    I'm no roofer , and can only speak about my own gutters. Last time I went up was 10 years ago ..lol. And I fitted those screwfix guards , ( cos I found a tennis ball perfectly lodged in one pipe ...🙄) I went up this year. April, and I found the moss had just stayed where it fell , and never accumulated/ or washed to the guard . Cos tbf a wet moss clump is quite a mass . The fall , might not perfect, I agree. But I never have issue with overtopping. Good vid, I might go up again , to review your observations 🤙.

    • @FixmyroofCoUk
      @FixmyroofCoUk 10 месяцев назад

      Everyone has a different roof and experience I know. Obviously I only get called out when there IS a problem (optimum conditions for debris maybe), but my observations are always the same.

  • @jonathanglenister1652
    @jonathanglenister1652 10 месяцев назад

    Nice one! Great to see you back after so long 👍

  • @norman7527
    @norman7527 10 месяцев назад

    Good to see you posting again on YT. Thanks