When your gutters are clogged the water they collect has no place to go.
Clogged second story gutter.
This is especially important if the downspout is connected to an underground drain.
Try to free the obstruction with a stick plumbing snake or pressure washer outfitted with a telescoping wand.
When gutters overflow they frequently spill out the back of the gutter.
Otherwise trying to remove the clog may simply push it further down.
Instead it fills your gutters to the brim.
Landscape issues mold fungus.
Attach the gutter viper to painters pole sold at hardware stores to reach even high 2nd story gutters.
To unclog a gutter downspout try your easiest options first.
Clogged gutters create a multitude of problems.
If the clog is below grade it s the most difficult to clear and may require excavation.
Clean the bottom downspout opening.
Clogged gutters will cause water to overflow and collect around the foundation of your home which if not taken care of could lead to cracks in your foundation and ultimately water in your basement.
No other gutter cleaning device will reach as far the gutter viper cleans 26 feet high.
Overflowing gutters can cause consistent dampness in landscaping beds which promotes mold and fungus.
Is the house gutter system effective when.
Start by cleaning the bottom downspout opening.
Slide sideways and repeat.
The 2nd floor roof gutters are clogged and allow rain to spill onto the 1st floor roof which has clear gutters and allow the rain to flow through the gutters.
With each gallon of water weighing about 8 pounds all that extra weight can bend your gutters or tear them away from the roof.
Remove the downspout extension if present to expose the bottom opening.
If you can t reach it simply disassemble the downspout and remove the clog.
If leaves and other debris collect in your gutters to the point that water cannot flow freely the gutter could fall under the pressure and damage your home.
The gutter viper quickly adjust to 1 story 2 story even some 3 story gutters.
Even if the gutter does not cave built up water could burst through the downspout irregularly and flood the foundation.