Conditions That Cause Gutter Clogs
Clogs typically develop when falling organic matter settles into the troughs and prevents water from reaching the downspouts. Common factors that influence debris accumulation on a property include:
- Deciduous leaves and small twigs shedding directly onto roof valleys and gutters.
- Pine needles, seed pods, and windblown organic dust that pack tightly into corners.
- Decomposed organic matter that creates heavy silt along gutter bottoms.
- Nesting materials or pests that obstruct the entry points of downspouts.