canales
Why Is Water Backing Up Around My Roof Canale?
A New Mexico guide to canale drainage, ponding, flashing problems, and roof leaks Water backing up around a roof canale usually means water is not moving through that drainage outlet as intended. A partial blockage is one possibility, but it is not the only one. The opening may be restricted, the roof may not be…
Read MoreWhy are Roof Drains Called Canales in New Mexico?
After a summer rain in New Mexico, you usually hear the sound of water pouring from the little channels or spouts, called canales in the Land of Enchantment, all along the pueblo-style roofs that serve to functionally drain the water off the roof. Canales are one of the most functional yet beautiful architectural details in…
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