Fortunately, there are simple ways you can prevent clogged downspouts.
Gutters collect and siphon water off your roof to protect its structural integrity. Downspouts carry the water away from your roof and the base of your home. Rain guttering systems keep rainwater away from your walls and soils.
Downspout cleaning is one of the essential parts of gutter maintenance. You need to ensure that the entire guttering system is free of obstructions, including your downspouts. If you don’t clean your gutters regularly, most of the debris will wind up in your downspouts. Fortunately, there are simple ways you can prevent clogged downspouts. Keep reading to learn more.
The Problem with Clogged Downspouts
Downspouts can be clogged when debris is caught in the water current that flows through the gutters. Sometimes, dirt, leaves, branches, and other bits are drained away along with the rainwater. However, clogs are a risk when debris is left in your rain guttering system.
If your gutters aren’t cleaned regularly, it’s easy to imagine this result, and the effects might not become evident until your downspouts are completely blocked. It might be hard to find the clog, but the downspout elbows and seams are two of the most likely places to get clogged when too much debris runs freely from your gutters.
How to Prevent Clogged Downspouts
Proper Installation
The size of your downspouts must match the width of your gutter. Some smaller gutters are incompatible with large downspouts, so if you want to get wider downspouts to reduce clogs, contact a professional gutter company to help you choose a system that is right for you.
Install Gutter Covers
You can not stop leaves and dirt from slipping into your gutters during a rainstorm unless you have proper protection. Gutter guards cover the parts of your gutters that are most vulnerable, so debris doesn’t get into your downspouts. They are the simplest solution to prevent clogs. Moreover, you get to decide how much of your gutters you want to be covered; perhaps there are places or areas where a gutter guard might not be needed.
Inspect Gutters Regularly
You should inspect your gutters at least once a month, more often during rainy seasons and especially after a big storm. Look under your gutters and in the space between the gutters and the walls. You also need a ladder to reach your roof and inspect the inside of your gutter system. Finally, check your downspouts, starting from the gutter outlet and to the point of connection where the downspouts meet the ground. If you see any problems, contact a professional gutter cleaning and repair company as quickly as possible.
Professional Gutter Repair and Installation
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