When Folsom gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop heavy waste into roof channels year-round. Oak catkins fall in spring, while spiky sweetgum balls, acorns, and broad leaves pile high during the fall. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, right before local freezing nights and snow arrive. While ice dams are not an issue here, snow accumulation adds significant weight to trapped moisture inside the gutters. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect every home through changing weather conditions. Keeping downspouts open helps snowmelt run off the roof without freezing in place.