When Aberdeen gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including bur oak, silver maple, cottonwood, green ash, hackberry, eastern red cedar, and ponderosa pine, create seasonal hazards. Spring weather brings floating cottonwood fluff and ash seeds, which coat the inside of drainage channels. Heavy prairie winds blow grit and fine dirt into roof troughs, while leaf drop usually peaks in early October. During cold South Dakota winters, freezing nights and persistent snow cause dangerous ice dams inside filled channels. Obstructions prevent snowmelt from flowing freely down each downspout, pushing trapped water under shingles. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, during early spring and late fall.