When Savage gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, cottonwood, green ash, hackberry, eastern red cedar, and ponderosa pine. In spring, wind sweeps cottonwood fluff and ash seeds into open roof channels, creating dense mats. Windstorms also blow grit and dust onto the roof deck. Fall leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling the gutter system with dry leaves and pine needles. When winter brings freezing nights and snow, clogged gutters retain water that turns into solid ice, leading to severe ice dams in gutters. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear debris before freezing weather settles over Savage.