When Eden gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as sweetgum, red maple, water oak, live oak, and southern magnolia, drop heavy leaves, sweetgum balls, and acorns into gutters. Conifers like loblolly, longleaf, and slash pine shed pine needles into drainage channels all year long. Spring brings heavy yellow pollen that binds trapped pine needles together, forming dense plugs. Winter brings freezing nights and likely snow, turning trapped moisture into heavy slush. Ice dams in gutters are not an issue here, but trapped freezing water expands and stretches hardware. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear seasonal build up and maintain effective water drainage around your roof.