When Greendale gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop dense material that continuously fills drainage troughs. Broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, and American elm drop vast numbers of fallen leaves, heavy acorns, and spring seed wings. Conifers like white pine and spruce drop pine needles that pack downspouts tightly. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling channels right before freezing weather arrives. In Greendale, freezing nights happen regularly, and severe ice dams in gutters form rapidly when lingering fall debris holds trapped snowmelt. To protect your home from winter ice expansion and summer storm washouts, we recommend regular gutter cleaning at least twice a year, during spring and fall.