When Douglas gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop material into Douglas gutters throughout every month of the year. Loblolly pine, longleaf pine, and slash pine shed thin pine needles constantly, while sweetgum trees drop heavy sweetgum balls. In spring, broadleaf live oak, water oak, red maple, and southern magnolia spread yellow pollen and drop old leaves, followed later by acorns. Freezing nights are rare here, so ice dams do not form, but heavy rainfall still demands open drainage. We recommend scheduling a gutter cleaning service at least twice a year, during spring and fall, to protect every home.