Black Streaks On Rain Gutters

Instead of replacing the gutters there is a quick and easy alternative to getting the streaks out of your gutters.

Black streaks on rain gutters.

These streaks can make your gutters and fascias look worn and old. The black streaks on your gutters are caused when dirty water runs off of your gutters. Rain carries them down the sides of the gutters where they stain the aluminum. Gutters made 15 years ago are much higher quality than the ones made today.

These streaks are caused by oxidation of the pollutants that settle on the top of the gutters. When it rains the water will drip down the front of the gutters collecting air pollutants debris and other contaminants. The black streaks are caused by the runoff from your roof. It is a combination of dirt from your roof being washed off and asphalt from your roofing as it breaks down over time decomposing organic.

All gutters are painted metal and over time water run off will start taking away the top layer of paint where the streaks are. You can try a variety of products but success depends on your geographic area. Black streaks are often found on gutters and fascias just underneath the gutters. Streak getter will break down this bond which will allow you to remove the unwanted streaks off your aluminum gutter with little effort no scrubbing.