When Stonegate gutters fill up
Stonegate experience freezing winter nights where trapped moisture turns to ice. In this Colorado environment, ice dams in gutters become a real winter problem if runoff cannot flow freely. Leaves, needles, and seeds from nearby trees collect in gutters throughout the warmer months. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling upper channels right before the winter cold sets in. Heavy snow accumulation then sits on trapped leaves, creating stubborn blockages that freeze solid. To prevent severe ice buildup and overflow, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. A thorough fall gutter cleaning removes fall debris before freezing weather arrives, while spring clearing removes winter grit.