When DuPont gutters fill up
Pacific Northwest weather brings steady rain that tests residential drainage systems through every season. Leaves, needles, and seeds from nearby trees collect in gutters and slow down water flow. Leaf drop usually peaks in late September, filling roof channels just as fall rains begin. While snow is rare in DuPont, freezing nights occur during winter, turning standing water in blocked channels into heavy ice patches. Ice dams in gutters are not an issue here, but trapped water still stresses fascia board attachments. We recommend scheduling a professional gutter cleaning visit at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear debris and prepare your drainage system for heavy seasonal rain.