When Gardner gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, cottonwood, green ash, hackberry, eastern red cedar, and ponderosa pine, drop various items into gutters throughout the year. Spring brings cottonwood fluff and ash seeds, while wind carries grit and dust into the channels. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling gutters before winter. Freezing nights in Gardner lead to ice dams when trapped water freezes inside full gutters. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your roof and foundation from seasonal debris buildup.