Conditions That Cause Gutter Debris and Blockages
Gutter channels collect leaves, twigs, airborne seeds, and roof grit depending on the immediate environment of the parcel. When heavy vegetation overhangs the roof or seasonal storms knock material loose, gutters fill and slow down rainwater movement.
- Deciduous leaves and small twigs shedding into open channels
- Granules washing loose from aging roofing materials
- Nesting debris or standing sediment accumulating at lower corners