Debris Collects In Gutter Valley

Pooling water that collects around foundation can cause structural damage over time.

Debris collects in gutter valley.

Some of the worst debris for your gutters is the debris that s nearly invisible. The debris collects behind the splash and eventually provides water a path to follow allowing it to miss the gutter and overflow. Valleys can be difficult to clean. This fine debris can slip into your gutters unnoticed and can accumulate there causing water to back up or gutters to warp and sag.

Question how do gutters get clogged. Answer debris such as roof asphalt dirt and sand combined with leaves acorns pine cones seedlings and branches may accumulate in gutters obstructing water drainage. The debris is piled up against what is called a splash or diverter its purpose is to keep the water from over shooting the gutter. The pitch of the roof wind and rain move all the debris to the lower edge of the roof and this is a perfect design to get the debris off the roof and onto the ground.

The problem with a splash or diverter being installed is that it stops debris from being washed or blown off the roof. Dirt seeds leaves and pine needles all collect on the roof. The debris sitting on the roof and in the valley can cause decay to the roof if left over time. 818 779 1580 office hours monday friday 9 00am 5 00pm.

Van nuys ca 91411. Since the time gutters have been installed people have tried to keep them clean. Gutters by their nature are at the bottom edge of the roof and in the worst location for staying clean.