Common Drainage and Clog Conditions
Rooftop drainage systems accumulate a wide variety of matter over time depending on the immediate surroundings of the building. Troughs and downspouts frequently trap organic materials and airborne grit, disrupting the intended path of rainwater:
- Fallen leaves, broken twigs, seed pods, and pine needles shed by nearby trees.
- Windblown dust, organic mulch particles, and decaying vegetative matter that form dense sludge.
- Granules washing down from aged asphalt shingles during heavy downpours.
- Nesting materials, feathers, and insect debris accumulating in quiet downspout elbows.