When Macon gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, cottonwood, green ash, and hackberry, drop significant material onto rooflines. Cottonwood fluff floats into drainage systems during late spring, while wind storms drift dirt, ash seeds, and grit onto roofs. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof channels before winter arrives in Missouri. Freezing nights, snow, and winter moisture create ice dams in clogged gutters, pushing ice under roof edges and warping fascia. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to prevent winter ice formation and spring rainwater backup on your property.