Debris and Drainage Conditions That Affect Gutters
Gutters gather organic matter and windblown debris throughout the year. The exact nature of gutter clogs depends on nearby vegetation and site exposure on your property.
- Deciduous leaves, twigs, and seed pods that collect in open gutter channels.
- Evergreen needles that mat together and restrict water flow toward outlets.
- Granules washing down from older asphalt shingles that settle into low trough spots.
- Silt and decomposing organic mulch that choke vertical downspouts.