How do you know if your gutters are clogged.
How to unclog the top part of a gutter.
A leaky roof can also be a sign that your gutters need to be cleared or repaired.
If you haven t cleaned your gutters yet do this first finishing with unclogging the downspout.
A home s gutter system controls the flow of rainwater from the rooflines.
We talked about the soil erosion which can lead to your plants dying from too much water.
When you reach the top opening of the downspout ask a helper down below to turn on the water.
Rinse the downspout from the top opening.
Check water flow over gutters if you see water flowing over the edges of your gutters and not through your downspouts your downspouts are most likely clogged with a small object or leaves and twigs.
Remove the downspout from a connecting drain place a garden hose inside the downspout and turn the water on.
Climb a sturdy ladder with the end of a garden hose in one hand.
If debris builds up in them it could lead to sagging gutters mold growth wet basements a leaky roof or water damage to the interior or exterior of your home.
Working your way down from the gutter tap the outside of the downspout with a screwdriver and listen for a dull thud as opposed to hollow ring.
This will indicate the location of the clog.
Has two adjoining gutters cut on 45.
Connects troughs to keep the water flow off the roof and away from the property.
It has an angled outer wall that directs the flow of water into gutter sections.
This protects your home s roof walls foundation and landscape.
If your basement floods a lot and or the siding on your home is rotting check your gutters for blockage.