Debris and Drainage Conditions That Affect Flow
Drainage performance depends heavily on the type and volume of organic matter reaching your gutters. Accumulations that commonly obstruct water movement include:
- Fallen leaves and windblown organic litter settling in the channels.
- Small twigs and broken branches catching at downspout outlets.
- Organic silt, grit, and decaying plant matter forming dense sludge along the channel bottom.
- Nesting materials or pests accumulating in sheltered corners and corners of the roofline.