Stop spraying water after 1 2 minutes.
Roof downspout clogged with gravel.
Otherwise trying to remove the clog may simply push it further down.
Clean the bottom downspout opening.
Remove the downspout extension if present to expose the bottom opening.
Point your hose up toward your roof and turn it on.
Clearing gutter downspout clogs 101.
Backfill the trench to cover the piping.
Rinse the downspout from above with clean water.
Pour gravel 4 inches thick in the shallow hole at the end of the trench so that water from the end of the piping will run directly onto the gravel.
If water is not redirected away from the foundation of the home a lot of damage can be done to your yard or any beautification such as flower beds or gardens.
This is especially important if the downspout is connected to an underground drain.
Water that doesn t drain properly away from the roof usually ends up seeping through walls and ceilings.
Rinse out any clogs with a hose.
Watch the end of the downspout to ensure it drains properly and water flows through it.
Check for the cage a wire mesh material between the gutter and downspout that can get filled with debris or even damaged.
Downspouts are the part of the gutter system that works to get all the rain water off the roof to an area away from the home.