When Hopkins gutters fill up
Trees common in this region drop heavy amounts of material into open channels throughout the year. Spring brings windblown dust alongside cottonwood fluff that forms dense mats over every downspout. Through summer, green ash seeds and hackberry leaves settle along the roof, while broadleaf bur oak and silver maple foliage drops heavily in fall. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling channels right before freezing weather arrives. Freezing nights create winter ice dams when trapped water cannot drain from clogged channels. Snow accumulation builds extra weight over blocked downspouts. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, to keep water moving freely.