When Ferguson gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop a steady stream of debris into gutters. Spring brings oak catkins that clump together in every channel, while mid October usually marks the peak leaf drop when fallen leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls quickly fill the drainage line. In Ferguson, freezing nights and likely snow cause trapped water to freeze into heavy ice dams in gutters, pulling channels away from the roofline. Pine needles from conifers also stick in downspouts year-round. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, to keep systems clear before winter freezes arrive.