When Greenwood gutters fill up
Trees common across this region drop various materials throughout the year. Spring brings light cottonwood fluff and ash seeds, while broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, green ash, and hackberry shed dense leaves that fill gutters every fall. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across Missouri. Needles from eastern red cedar and ponderosa pine, along with windblown grit, pack down inside the trough. Freezing nights cause standing water to expand, leading to ice dams in gutters during winter weather. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep your system flowing freely through winter freezes and seasonal downpours.