MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homeowners in bushfire-prone regions face a dual risk: wind-driven embers that can ignite roofs and gutters, and contamination of rainwater collected for household use. Aussie Gutter Protection's TuffMesh™ system, developed in partnership with Screen Tech Gutter Guard last July 2025, addresses both challenges through precision engineering, certified materials, and controlled installation methods. The system is designed to protect rooflines while supporting safe rainwater collection without requiring homeowners to choose between fire protection and water quality.
Stopping Embers Before They Strike
Embers can travel well ahead of a fire front, lodging in gutters and igniting accumulated debris long before flames reach a structure. TuffMesh™ is engineered with fine apertures that restrict ember entry while maintaining consistent water flow during heavy rain, with material options selected to meet different Bushfire Attack Level requirements, including aluminum for BAL 29 applications and steel for BAL FZ environments. Each panel is cut to match the roofline and secured using purpose-selected fasteners to maintain stability under heat exposure, wind, and debris load. This approach helps ensure consistent performance across varied roof designs.
Beyond fire protection, TuffMesh™ is certified to AS4020, confirming its suitability for contact with drinking water and resistance to chemical leaching or long-term material degradation. This certification allows the same mesh to be used across gutters and rainwater tank inlets, reducing debris entry while supporting potable water collection. Using one compliant system across both applications simplifies installation and regulatory alignment.
Durability Designed to Last
Installation plays a critical role in how ember-protection systems perform over time, particularly on complex rooflines. TuffMesh™ panels are cut and shaped to suit valleys, box gutters, stepped transitions, and tank inlets, allowing the mesh to sit flush without gaps where embers or debris could accumulate. Panels are anchored using controlled fastening methods designed to accommodate roof movement, temperature variation, and ongoing environmental exposure.
AGP's confidence in both the product and its installation is reflected in its long-term assurances. TuffMesh™ is backed by a 25-year product warranty and a 20-year workmanship guarantee, providing homeowners with clear confidence in durability and installation quality. Together, precision fitting and extended warranties reinforce the system's role as a long-term protective solution.
Safer Homes, Safer Communities
TuffMesh™ delivers a single, engineered approach to ember protection and rainwater safety. Through certified materials, controlled installation, and dual compliance, the system supports fire resilience and potable water standards, helping homeowners protect both their properties and water supply with confidence.
