While seamless gutters are the least likely to clog, you should check and clean all gutters regularly. This will ensure that they can properly remove water from your roof and drain it away from the foundation of the home. However, leaves, sticks, and other debris can obstruct these channels, and below are a few indications that this is an issue.

How to Tell Your Gutters Have a Clog

1. Water Leaks

While you won’t experience water leaks at the joints in seamless gutters, water spilling over the sides does indicate a problem. Clumps of leaves and dirt can cause a blockage that prevents rainwater from passing through the system. This causes the water to spill over the edges and damage your siding, roof, or foundation. As soon as you observe water spilling from your eaves, check for clogs in the gutter system.

2. Drooping Metal

Gutters will show signs of wear and tear when they experience excess weight. As debris collects in the eaves, rainwater will saturate it and add more mass. The added weight will cause the eaves to droop towards the middle. In addition to preventing water from passing through the system, the gutters will sag lower and pull away from the house, eventually breaking free and leaving the home without a method for removing water.

3. Plant & Weed Growth 

Another sign that your eaves need cleaning is if you can see grass, weeds, or plants growing. This is because the flora needs dirt and water to grow, and a blockage in the system provides both of these materials. Plant growth is usually a sign that the obstruction has been present for a considerable amount of time, so you should expect to find many of them throughout the system.

4. Pest Problems

If you frequently notice pests on your roof, this should alert you to a possible problem. Pests—particularly mice, squirrels, and chipmunks—use the debris in the gutters to make nests. When this happens, the pests will bring more materials to expand the nests. They will also store nuts and other food scraps, causing a more significant blockage that will stop the flow of water.

Installing seamless gutters around your home can significantly reduce the risks of debris sticking in the system. Servicing homes in Beatrice, NE, and the surrounding area, Blue Valley Door installs these innovative gutters and offers them in many colors to match your home. They also install and service garage doors for residential and commercial customers. Visit them online for more information about their services. Call (402) 228-1276 to speak to a representative about your needs.