When Nevada gutters fill up
Several trees common in the region drop heavy debris into roof channels, including broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, cottonwood, green ash, hackberry, eastern red cedar, and ponderosa pine. Spring wind blows cottonwood fluff and ash seeds onto roofs, while leaf drop usually peaks in early October. Nevada experiences cold winters with freezing nights, where trapped moisture leads to dangerous ice dams in clogged gutters. Snow buildup can pull heavy, wet channels completely away from the house. To prevent serious ice accumulation and overflow, we recommend residential gutter cleaning at least twice a year, once in spring and once in fall, so water flows freely away from the structure.