Guttering and downspouting are only used to collect rainwater from the roof, distribute it through the downspouts, into the drains, and out of the building. Water cannot flow freely through blocked gutters.

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Cleaning your gutters and downspouts should be a routine aspect of house maintenance. Every house ultimately has sludge and debris buildup in the gutters, which means that cleaning and flushing out of the gutters is necessary. Neglecting to do so may result in major problems.