Why Do My Gutters Clog So Easily?

As a homeowner, you’ve likely experienced the daunting task of opening up a ladder, climbing up the side of your house, and cleaning out your gutters. We’ve all been there, and it’s no fun. Unfortunately, many homeowners are subjected to this reality with no end in sight. 

However, we offer a surefire solution to those problems that is guaranteed to keep you off that ladder and let you finally enjoy the beauty of a clog-free gutter system. 

But before we get into our gutter system, let’s detail some reasons why your gutters may be failing. 

Debris Buildup 

Gutters typically fail when debris accumulates and blocks the drainage system. 

Debris enters mainly when nearby trees or branches break down and fall directly into the gutter systems. Examples of the specific elements include:

- Leaves 

- Twigs 

- Pine needles

- Dirt 

- Dust

Additionally, shingle granules from your roof falling into the gutters is another common way gutters end up clogged. This can happen due to the shingles aging, or shedding caused by rain, water, wind, or weather damage. 

Water Accumulation

Combined with debris buildup, water will eventually clog your gutters after enough debris blocks the water from flowing freely. Clutter prevents water from properly draining, which is meant to direct accumulated water through the downspouts and pipes and away from your home. 

Additionally, gutters clogged with water may eventually overflow and sink into the foundation of your home, causing water leaks on the inside of your home and possible structural damage. 

Gutters Sagging or Pulling Away

Gutters sag due to excessive accumulations of debris and water clogging and weighing down the gutter, causing it to sag or pull away from the house. 

Other causes may include poor gutter installation, or the foundation coming loose or worn down. 

Results of sagging gutters:

- Structural or foundational damage

- Mold growth

- Water overflowing from poor water drainage

- Flooding

- Insect and pest infestations

- Gutters falling off

Poor Gutter Guards

Sometimes, the root of the problem may be disguising itself in plain sight. While gutter guards serve to prevent debris like leaves or twigs from entering and clogging your gutters, some guards on the market do a poor job of blocking it and allowing debris to enter through, sometimes even trapping it inside the gutter system. 

Quality gutter guards act as a proper barrier to prevent cluttering inside gutters, preventing clogging and the need to consistently clean out gutters. Thus, it allows for water to flow freely through the system, draining out and away from your home. 

Introducing Gutter Shutter®

Your perfect, all-in-one solution lies in the name of Gutter Shutter. Our seamless, superior gutter system is guaranteed to never clog, never sag, and never pull away from your home to keep it well-protected from damage. 

Strength: The key to our success starts with our exceptionally strong system made with 0.032-thick aluminum that is built to withstand more weight and hefty loads without ever sagging or pulling away, in comparison to standard gutter systems. 

Size: Another key is the gutter’s size, as the 6-inch-wide gutters are larger than standard gutters and built to handle up to 20% more water. This allows water to flow quickly and more easily away from your home. A larger downspout and wider mouth gutter outlet also contribute to our system’s effectiveness. 

Gutter Guards: In addition, our advanced gutter guards are fully enclosed and built with a clog-free design, so you’ll never have to deal with clogging issues due to poor gutter guards again. Our gutter guards also feature a rolled-hood design that extends over the gutter’s opening, which allows rainwater to follow the curved hood surface down into the gutter and the debris to fall off the edge.

To learn more about Gutter Shutter and the services we provide at Pacific Gutter Company, call us today at 1-206-278-3089.