Debris Collects In Gutter Valley Ends Over Straight Run

Fine debris can slip into your gutters.

Debris collects in gutter valley ends over straight run.

Here s a quick video we created about a common problem area that a gutter guard has to deal with. The photo to the left shows a gutter with a inside miter at a roof valley. To sum it up gutter diverters can help with overflowing water in gutters only on inside or outside gutter corners. In this case there s a roof valley that ends over a straight gutter run.

Roof valleys are a common problem area for gutters and gutter guards. Look on top of the mesh and see if there is any debris on it generally the first cause of rainwater coming over the gutter is because there is a lot of debris on the mesh. I recommend gutter covers if you have a steep pitched roof and you get a water flow gutter covers. Some of the worst debris for your gutters is the debris that s nearly invisible.

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. I do not recommend gutter covers if you have a low pitched roof and i don t recommend mesh gutter covers. A layer of needles at the bottom of your gutter is one of the toughest items to get rid of when you re cleaning your gutters. Debris clogging up the gutter and or downspout flow leaves shingle granules sticks from broken tree limbs even plastic bags all of them frequently find their way into your gutters.

If step 1 does not apply then try step 2. It s the most common reason for overflowing gutters. The problem with a splash or diverter being installed is that it stops debris from being washed or blown off the roof.