Tag: Seasonal maintenance

A Year of Gutter Care in Northwest Arkansas: A Season-by-Season Maintenance Guide

Leaves and shingle grit collected in a gutter at the end of the season

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A year of gutter care in Northwest Arkansas: Spring is the hardest season: clean in April after the catkins, then check for hail and wind damage before May’s heavy rain. Summer is for fixing where the water goes, with every downspout discharging at least 4 to 6 feet from the foundation. Fall means booking in September for a late November cleaning and fastening everything before ice season. Winter is about freeze-thaw: go in clear, clear what winter wind drops, and inspect after every ice storm. Call (479) 370-5248 or get a free quote online.

How Often Should You Really Clean Your Gutters in Northwest Arkansas?

An old gutter trough packed solid with needles and debris

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How often to clean gutters in Northwest Arkansas: Three times a year fits most homes here: April, after the oak catkins and before May’s rain; late November, after leaf drop; and late winter, to clear the leaves oaks hold and release in winter wind. Open lots with few mature trees can hold at two. Homes under overhanging branches or in a wooded hollow often need four. The reason is the oak and hickory canopy, which sheds in waves across nine months, plus close to 47 inches of rain a year. Call (479) 370-5248 or get a free quote online.