When Weldon Spring gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, green ash, hackberry, and cottonwood, drop heavy material into local drainage networks. Spring fills channels with cottonwood fluff and flying ash seeds, while leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across Missouri. Conifers like eastern red cedar and ponderosa pine drop needles that collect grit and windblown dust. Winter brings freezing nights, snow, and ice dams in gutters, which trap backing water against the roof. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep water flowing freely before winter freezes set in.