When Ulysses gutters fill up
Windy days in southwest Kansas carry heavy dirt, while trees common in the region drop debris directly onto your roof. Spring brings cottonwood fluff and green ash seeds that quickly bind together inside your gutter troughs. Broadleaf trees like bur oak, silver maple, and hackberry shed heavy foliage, with leaf drop usually peaking in late October. Conifers such as eastern red cedar and ponderosa pine shed needles year-round. Freezing nights and winter snow create ice dams in clogged channels, pushing heavy weight against fascia boards. To clear seasonal buildup and prevent winter ice problems, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, for every local property.