A gutter guard should reduce the amount of debris entering your gutters without making future inspection unnecessarily difficult.
That is the purpose of EasyAc®.
EasyAc® is a patented removable access panel that can be installed through compatible gutter guard mesh to create a dedicated inspection and maintenance point. Rather than removing a long section of Mesh Shield when you eventually need access, you remove the EasyAc® lid and work through the local opening.
Leaf Stopper currently offers two versions: the original steel EasyAc® and the larger aluminium EasyAc20®.
Both use patented internal tabs rather than screws to hold the base plate in position beneath the mesh, and the removable lid can be taken off without reaching for a screwdriver each time.
Key Takeaways
- EasyAc® creates removable local access through compatible gutter guard mesh.
- The original EasyAc® is manufactured from 0.55mm COLORBOND® steel and measures 80mm × 96mm.
- EasyAc20® was released in 2025 and provides a larger 140mm × 50mm access area within a 170mm × 82mm panel.
- EasyAc20® is manufactured from aluminium and is currently available in nine colours.
- Both models use patented internal tabs beneath the mesh rather than screws to retain the base plate.
- There is no rule requiring one EasyAc® at every downpipe or valley. Placement should reflect the actual gutter layout and future maintenance requirements.
- EasyAc® provides local access but cannot automatically clear deep downpipe or underground stormwater blockages.
What Is an EasyAc® Gutter Guard Access Panel?
EasyAc® is a two-part access system consisting of a base plate and removable lid.
The base plate creates a supported opening through the gutter guard mesh. Once installed, the lid can be removed when local access to the gutter, downpipe area or another compatible application is required.
This can avoid the need to unscrew and remove a long section of fixed gutter guard simply to inspect one area.
EasyAc® is particularly useful because gutter guards should never be treated as completely maintenance-free.
Fine material such as:
- Dust
- Pollen
- Fine sediment
- Small organic particles
can still pass through gutter mesh over time.
Storm debris can also collect on the Mesh Shield or around particular roof and gutter features.
Planning access when the gutter guard is installed means there is already a way to inspect selected areas if maintenance is required later—even if that isn't for several years.
How Does the EasyAc® Access System Work?
One of the main advantages of EasyAc® is its patented internal-tab system.
The tabs are pushed underneath the gutter guard mesh to hold the base plate in place.
This creates a defined access opening without requiring the removable lid itself to be repeatedly screwed and unscrewed.
Original Steel EasyAc®
The original EasyAc® uses a louvered lid that slides onto the base plate from one end.
When access is required, the lid can be removed to expose the local inspection opening.
EasyAc20®
EasyAc20® uses a different lid arrangement.
The lid is positioned beside the slotted tabs and pushed sideways into place.
Like the original EasyAc®, it provides removable access without requiring a screwdriver each time the opening is used.
Watch EasyAc® in Action
EasyAc® vs EasyAc20®
The two models serve the same general purpose but differ in material, size and lid design.
| Feature | Steel EasyAc® | EasyAc20® |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced | 2010 | 2025 |
| Material | 0.55mm COLORBOND® steel | Aluminium |
| Overall size | 80mm × 96mm | 170mm × 82mm |
| Access area | Compact local access | 140mm × 50mm |
| Lid | Louvered lid sliding from one end | Positioned beside slotted tabs and pushed sideways |
| Colours | Light Grey | 9 colours |
| Base attachment | Patented internal tabs beneath mesh | Patented internal tabs beneath mesh |
Original EasyAc®
The original EasyAc® is made from 0.55mm COLORBOND® steel and measures 80mm × 96mm.
It is designed to suit a 100mm-wide downpipe, including common 100 × 50mm and 100 × 75mm configurations, as well as other compatible applications.
It remains a compact option where a smaller local access opening is sufficient.
EasyAc20®
EasyAc20® is longer than the original model and is manufactured from aluminium.
Its overall dimensions are 170mm × 82mm, with an access area of approximately 140mm × 50mm.
The larger opening can provide greater visibility and working room when inspecting or performing local maintenance.
EasyAc20® is currently available in nine colours.
Where Should EasyAc® Be Installed?
There is no universal rule requiring an EasyAc® at every downpipe, every valley or every fixed distance along a gutter.
Placement should reflect the layout of the property and where future access is most likely to be useful.
Potential Access Locations
Useful locations may include:
- Near important downpipe outlets
- Gutter corners
- Long gutter runs
- Areas underneath heavy vegetation
- Locations where sediment tends to collect
- Near appropriate box-gutter sumps
- Locations where removing fixed mesh later would otherwise be difficult
Not every property needs the same number of access panels.
A simple roof with limited debris may require fewer planned access points than a large property with long gutter runs, numerous outlets and heavy surrounding vegetation.
Should Every Downpipe Have an EasyAc®?
Not necessarily.
Downpipe outlets are useful locations to consider because they are important drainage points, but the number of panels should reflect the actual maintenance plan.
Installing panels indiscriminately simply adds unnecessary components.
What About Valleys?
An access point may be useful near some locations affected by concentrated debris or sediment, but EasyAc® should not automatically be installed at the foot of every roof valley.
Consider the gutter configuration, valley discharge location, roof system and safe future access before deciding.
How EasyAc® Helps with Gutter Maintenance
The key benefit is local access.
Through an appropriately positioned EasyAc® opening, you may be able to:
- Inspect the inside of the gutter
- Check a downpipe entrance
- Look for accumulated fine sediment
- Remove a small localised build-up
- Direct a garden hose into the gutter channel
- Check the condition of the drainage area without removing a long mesh section
This can make periodic inspection more convenient, but it should not be presented as eliminating gutter maintenance or making all roof work unnecessary.
No Fixed Inspection Schedule
There is also no universal rule that gutters with EasyAc® need to be checked every six months, every season or according to another arbitrary schedule.
Inspection frequency depends on factors including:
- Nearby trees
- Seasonal leaf and bark fall
- Dust and pollen
- Recent storms
- Roof design
- Local climate
- Bushfire preparation requirements
Inspect the system according to the conditions around your property.
EasyAc® and Leaf Stopper Mesh Shield
EasyAc® can complement Leaf Stopper's roof-specific Mesh Shield systems, including applications using:
- CORROGUARD®
- TILEGUARD™
- DEK-762™
- DEKGUARD®
- COMGUARD® where suitable
The exact panel location still needs to suit the selected roof and gutter configuration.
EasyAc® is an optional accessory and is not automatically included with standard Leaf Stopper kits.
Can EasyAc® Be Added to an Existing Gutter Guard?
EasyAc® can be used in a range of compatible applications, including Leaf Stopper gutter guards, downpipes and awnings.
Whether it can be retrofitted to an existing gutter guard depends on the mesh material, available space and installation configuration.
Do not assume it will fit every brand or style of gutter protection.
If retrofitting to an existing system, confirm there is a suitable area for the base plate and that cutting the existing mesh will not compromise the installation.
Does EasyAc® Make Gutter Maintenance Safer?
It can reduce the amount of dismantling required once you reach the access location.
That does not mean the access point itself makes working at height safe.
If an EasyAc® is located at roof level, you still need appropriate safe access to reach it.
High, steep or difficult-to-access roofs should generally be inspected and maintained by someone equipped to work safely at height.
For this reason, access-panel placement should consider not only where maintenance might be needed, but whether that location can be reached safely in the future.
EasyAc® and Bushfire Applications
EasyAc® can provide a useful inspection point in a gutter guard system using Fine Mesh, particularly where checking for sediment or other accumulated material forms part of the property's maintenance plan.
However, do not claim that adding EasyAc® automatically preserves the BAL rating or compliance status of an entire gutter guard installation.
If the gutter guard forms part of a specific bushfire construction requirement, confirm that the complete configuration—including any access panel—is appropriate for the project's assessed BAL and applicable construction requirements.
Learn more about Leaf Stopper mesh options on the Bushfire Protection page.
What EasyAc® Cannot Do
EasyAc® is an access product rather than a drainage repair product.
It does not:
- Make gutters maintenance-free
- Prevent every blockage
- Guarantee water flow
- Correct an undersized gutter
- Correct inadequate gutter fall
- Clear every downpipe blockage
- Clear underground stormwater infrastructure
- Replace proper gutter and drainage maintenance
If a blockage is located further down the downpipe or underground, local access through the Mesh Shield may help with diagnosis but will not necessarily allow the blockage to be cleared.
Why Install an Access Panel Before You Need It?
This is arguably the strongest reason to consider EasyAc®.
Your gutter might not need internal cleaning for years after installing Leaf Stopper.
But if an outlet, corner or local section eventually needs inspection, having a planned access point means you don't first have to dismantle part of the gutter guard just to see what is happening.
It turns future access into part of the original gutter guard design rather than an afterthought.
If you're planning a new Leaf Stopper installation, think about likely future access while you're measuring and configuring the system.
You can view EasyAc® and EasyAc20® online or browse the Leaf Stopper gutter guard range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EasyAc® gutter guard access panel?
EasyAc® is a removable local access panel that can be installed through compatible gutter guard mesh. It allows selected gutter or downpipe areas to be inspected without removing a long section of fixed mesh.
Does EasyAc® use screws?
Both EasyAc® models use patented internal tabs pushed beneath the mesh to hold the base plate in place. The removable lid does not need to be repeatedly unscrewed each time access is required.
What is the difference between EasyAc® and EasyAc20®?
The original EasyAc® is a compact 0.55mm steel model measuring 80mm × 96mm. EasyAc20® was released in 2025, is manufactured from aluminium and measures 170mm × 82mm overall with a 140mm × 50mm access area.
How many EasyAc® panels do I need?
There is no standard number. The appropriate quantity depends on gutter length, outlets, corners, sediment-prone locations, surrounding vegetation and the property's maintenance strategy.
Should I put an EasyAc® above every downpipe?
Not necessarily. Downpipes are useful locations to consider, but one panel per outlet is not a universal requirement.
Can EasyAc® be installed on an existing gutter guard?
It may be possible where the existing mesh and installation provide a suitable location, but compatibility should be checked rather than assuming EasyAc® fits every gutter guard product.
Can I flush the gutter through EasyAc®?
Yes. An appropriately positioned panel can provide local access for a garden hose or other simple maintenance. It cannot guarantee removal of a blockage deeper inside a downpipe or underground stormwater line.
Is EasyAc20® aluminium?
Yes. EasyAc20® is the longer aluminium model released in 2025.
How many colours does EasyAc20® come in?
EasyAc20® is currently available in nine colours.
Does EasyAc® come with Leaf Stopper gutter guard kits?
No. EasyAc® is an optional accessory purchased separately and is not automatically included with standard Leaf Stopper kits.
Can EasyAc® be used with BAL-rated Fine Mesh?
An access panel may be incorporated into an appropriate system, but where BAL compliance is a project requirement, confirm the complete configuration rather than assuming that adding an access panel has no effect on compliance.