Clogged Second Story Gutter

This is especially important if the downspout is connected to an underground drain.

Clogged second story gutter. Instead it fills your gutters to the brim. Slide sideways and repeat. If the clog is below grade it s the most difficult to clear and may require excavation. Landscape issues mold fungus.

Remove the downspout extension if present to expose the bottom opening. Clean the bottom downspout opening. 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.

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. When gutters overflow they frequently spill out the back of the gutter. With each gallon of water weighing about 8 pounds all that extra weight can bend your gutters or tear them away from the roof. 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.

No other gutter cleaning device will reach as far the gutter viper cleans 26 feet high. When your gutters are clogged the water they collect has no place to go. Overflowing gutters can cause consistent dampness in landscaping beds which promotes mold and fungus. Start by cleaning the bottom downspout opening.

Is the house gutter system effective when. The gutter viper quickly adjust to 1 story 2 story even some 3 story gutters. If you can t reach it simply disassemble the downspout and remove the clog. Even if the gutter does not cave built up water could burst through the downspout irregularly and flood the foundation.

Try to free the obstruction with a stick plumbing snake or pressure washer outfitted with a telescoping wand. 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. Instead it fills your gutters to the brim. Well i just get up on the two story roof sit down about a meter from the gutter and very very carefully scootch close enough to pull out handfulls and toss them on the ground.