When Brentwood gutters fill up
Local trees common in the region, such as red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop material onto roofs throughout the year. Spring brings oak catkins that clump together, while fall foliage usually peaks in mid October, dropping broadleaf foliage, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls. Freezing nights, heavy snow, and ice dams in gutters create serious winter problems when water gets trapped and freezes inside the channel. Frozen blockages push under the roof edge and strain hangers. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear out organic matter before winter freezes turn blocked troughs into solid ice burdens.