When Papillion gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, cottonwood, green ash, hackberry, eastern red cedar, and ponderosa pine. Spring brings flying cottonwood fluff that quickly binds together inside channels, while ash seeds and windblown dust enter during early summer. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof drainage troughs right before freezing nights arrive. Winter conditions bring snow and ice, turning trapped water into ice dams that pull gutters away from the roofline. To protect your home from winter freezing and spring rain, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, clearing away packed leaves before severe weather hits Papillion.