When Manchester gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including bur oak, silver maple, cottonwood, green ash, hackberry, eastern red cedar, and ponderosa pine, drop various materials into roof channels. Spring brings cottonwood fluff and ash seeds, while windstorms deposit grit and dust. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling regional drainage lines right before freezing nights arrive. Although snow is likely during Missouri winters, ice dams in gutters are not an issue here. Still, trapped water can freeze, expand, and bend heavy metal channels out of shape. We recommend cleaning gutters at least twice a year, spring and fall, to maintain continuous drainage and protect your fascia year-round.