How To Unclog The Top Part Of A Gutter

Climb a sturdy ladder with the end of a garden hose in one hand.

How to unclog the top part of a gutter.

The end part that closes the gutter so that water or stray debris won t flow out. Connects troughs to keep the water flow off the roof and away from the property. Has two adjoining gutters cut on 45. Connects the gutter to the downspout.

When you reach the top opening of the downspout ask a helper down below to turn on the water. 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. If you haven t cleaned your gutters yet do this first finishing with unclogging the downspout.

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. Rinse the downspout from the top opening. A leaky roof can also be a sign that your gutters need to be cleared or repaired. A home s gutter system controls the flow of rainwater from the rooflines.

If your basement floods a lot and or the siding on your home is rotting check your gutters for blockage. 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. This protects your home s roof walls foundation and landscape. Remove the downspout from a connecting drain place a garden hose inside the downspout and turn the water on.

This will indicate the location of the clog.