Gutter Stopped Up

Thanks mike and you re right.

Gutter stopped up.

When it rains here are the telltale signs of a clogged gutter. An underground drain pipe can become clogged in a variety of ways including leaf buildup or damage to the pipe itself. Many of these pipes are placed underground to avoid the eyesore of pipes laying on the ground next to your house. With leaves all over the roof during this time of the year this is a perfect time to inspect your gutters and as you say elbows section of your guttering system.

Start with gutters install gutter guards. Late autumn or early winter or whenever the trees are bare is the right time to clean out your gutters. Is my gutter clogged. You can find these precut gutter splash guards about 3 in brown and white aluminum at a home center but you could easily make your own out of aluminum or sheet metal and spray paint them to match your gutters.

But the best thing that you can do is take proactive measures to prevent clogs in your gutter which can also prevent clogs further down in the gutter system. You know you have a clogged gutter when you see water flowing out over the gutter edges during a storm or you can see soil erosion under the gutter. Water spills over the edges of a gutter. When you fail to clear out a clogged downspout water backs up and the excess water may damage the exterior and foundation.

Otherwise debris like leaves and twigs can clog up your gutter system causing potential harm to your house and landscaping not to mention the gutters themselves. Drill rivet holes for the gutter splash guard. Here s how to identify and fix a clogged gutter. October 15 2009 at 7 32 am.

Holes through the splash guard and the gutter.