Coastal Gutter Guides for the Coastal Bend
Practical reading for Gulf Coast roofs: salt-air corrosion, downspouts sized for tropical downpours, hurricane-season prep, live oak leaf drop and what to do after a storm.
- Sourced from NWS, NOAA, AgriLife and TDI
- Written for Corpus Christi homes
How these guides are built
Each guide names its public sources: the National Weather Service office in Corpus Christi, NOAA climate normals and rainfall frequency data, the National Hurricane Center, Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Department of Insurance. Where a number appears, it comes from one of them.
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Storm season
Hurricane Season Gutter Checklist
A spring and early-summer gutter checklist for Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend homes before hurricane season: cleaning, fastening, downspouts,…
Wind and Hidden Hangers: Keeping Gutters on the House
How wind pulls gutters loose on Coastal Bend homes and how hidden hangers, spacing, fasteners, fascia and downspout straps keep them attached.
After the Storm: Gutter Damage, Claims and Scams
What to do about storm-damaged gutters on the Texas coast: photos, insurance steps, windstorm inspection rules for gutters and Texas Department of…
Salt, sizing and drainage
Salt Air and Gutter Corrosion: A Coastal Bend Guide
Why gutters corrode faster near Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf, how galvanic corrosion works, and which materials, fasteners and habits slow it down.
Sizing Gutters and Downspouts for Gulf Downpours
How to size gutters and downspouts for Corpus Christi rainfall intensity using NOAA Atlas 14 data and Texas A&M AgriLife sizing rules, with simple…
Drainage on Flat Coastal Lots: Where Gutter Water Should Go
Where downspout water should go on flat, low Coastal Bend lots: extensions, splash blocks, pop-up emitters, rain barrels and avoiding pooling at…
Rainwater Harvesting From Your Gutters
Using gutters and downspouts to harvest rainwater in Corpus Christi: Texas A&M AgriLife sizing rules, roof area math, overflow for tropical rain…
Trees, cleaning and safety
When to Clean Gutters in Corpus Christi: The Live Oak Calendar
Why spring, not fall, is the main gutter-cleaning season under Corpus Christi live oaks, with a month-by-month calendar tied to leaf drop, storms…
Gutter Guards vs. Live Oak and Palm Debris
Which gutter guards hold up to live oak leaves, catkins, palm fronds and seed on Corpus Christi homes, and how heavy Gulf rain changes the choice.
Gutter Work Safety: Heat, Wind and Ladders on the Coast
Ladder safety for gutter cleaning and repair on Coastal Bend homes: heat index, onshore wind, sandy or soft ground, raised homes and when to hand…
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