How To Unclog The Top Part Of A Gutter

This will indicate the location of the clog.

How to unclog the top part of a gutter.

It has an angled outer wall that directs the flow of water into gutter sections. Connects the gutter to the downspout. Remove the downspout from a connecting drain place a garden hose inside the downspout and turn the water on. Connects troughs to keep the water flow off the roof and away from the property.

When you reach the top opening of the downspout ask a helper down below to turn on the water. Has two adjoining gutters cut on 45. 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. We talked about the soil erosion which can lead to your plants dying from too much water. If you still haven t identified the location of the clog and you have downspouts that descend below ground level then the clog likely is in an underground pipe. If you haven t cleaned your gutters yet do this first finishing with unclogging the downspout.

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. A home s gutter system controls the flow of rainwater from the rooflines. Rinse the downspout from the top opening. The end part that closes the gutter so that water or stray debris won t flow out.

If your basement floods a lot and or the siding on your home is rotting check your gutters for blockage.