Debris and Drainage Conditions That Affect Runoff
Gutters collect outdoor debris that can eventually restrict the steady flow of rainwater toward the downspouts. When leaves, twigs, organic grit, or pine needles gather in the channels, water movement slows and debris accumulates around corners and outlets.
- Organic debris that settles and packs down after wet weather
- Sediment accumulation along shallow-slope gutter runs
- Obstructions at downspout openings that create pooling along the roofline