When Worthington gutters fill up
Regional tree species like bur oak, silver maple, green ash, hackberry, and cottonwood drop heavy loads into roof channels. Spring brings cottonwood fluff and windblown dust, followed by ash seeds in summer. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling channels with dry debris. Cold Minnesota winters present serious hazards, as freezing nights cause ice dams in gutters when trapped water freezes solid, expanding against the roof edge. Conifers such as eastern red cedar and ponderosa pine also shed needles that block downspout elbows. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, to keep drainage clear before the deep freeze sets in.