Factors That Create Gutter Obstructions
Blockages develop over time based on the immediate surroundings of each structure. Understanding what gathers in your troughs helps determine how often maintenance should occur:
- Accumulated leaves, small twigs, and airborne organic material dropped from overhead tree branches.
- Wind-blown organic matter, seeds, and outdoor debris that settle along horizontal runs.
- Granules shed from older roof shingles that form dense silt at drainage outlets.
- Nesting materials or pests seeking shelter in dry, unmaintained troughs.