When Lemon Hill gutters fill up
Tree material poses an ongoing challenge for roof edge systems in Lemon Hill, California. Leaves, needles, and seeds from nearby trees collect in channels year-round, gradually packing into the drainage paths. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling the roof troughs right before heavy winter rains begin. Freezing nights are rare in this local climate, so ice dams are not an issue and snow is rare. However, wet autumnal material left inside the trough holds dampness against the roof line for weeks. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to remove fresh spring seed drop and heavy fall organic material.