Conditions That Cause Clogged Gutters
Obstructions usually develop when organic material and windblown grit settle along the channel, preventing rain from reaching the outlets. Common factors include:
- Fallen leaves, small twigs, and airborne plant debris collecting in level runs.
- Accumulated organic silt that settles in channel seams and slows down drainage.
- Seeds, pine needles, or wind-carried matter catching on interior hangers.
- Nesting material or pests lodging near the tops of downspout drops.