When St. Louis Park gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including silver maple, bur oak, green ash, hackberry, cottonwood, eastern red cedar, and ponderosa pine, drop various materials into roof gutters throughout the seasons. Spring brings cottonwood fluff and ash seeds, while wind drives dust and grit into the gutter troughs. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling channels right before cold weather arrives. Winter brings freezing nights and heavy snow, turning trapped wet debris into ice dams that can bend metal gutters. To protect your home, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, clearing away tree debris before ice blocks the entire flow.