When Northfield gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region, such as silver maple, bur oak, green ash, hackberry, and cottonwood, drop thick foliage, seeds, and spring cottonwood fluff directly onto roof surfaces. Conifers like eastern red cedar and ponderosa pine shed needles and dust year round. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling trough lines right before winter. Freezing nights and snow are likely, causing severe ice dams in gutters when trapped water cannot drain properly. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, for every local home. Scheduled spring gutter cleaning clears away maple seeds and fluff, while fall maintenance keeps winter ice from backing up under shingles.