Sweetgum Trees and Your Gutters: Why Gutter Guards Won’t Fix Richmond’s #1 Downspout Problem
Sweetgum gumballs don’t clog your trough — they plug your downspout elbows from the inside, creating a blockage invisible from above. Gutter guards cover the trough but leave the downspout opening completely unprotected. Here’s what Richmond homeowners with sweetgum trees actually need to know.