When Ephrata gutters fill up
The local climate brings freezing nights and snow, making ice dams in gutters a serious winter concern for local homeowners. Tree debris collects inside the gutter line throughout the year, but leaf drop usually peaks in late September. When fall debris remains trapped inside the gutter system as winter arrives, trapped water freezes, expands and forms heavy ice along the roof. To protect your property, we recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. A spring gutter cleaning clears away winter grit, while a fall service removes fallen organic material before freezing temperatures hit Ephrata, Washington.