When Atco gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and sweetgum, drop heavy organic matter throughout the year. Spring brings sticky oak catkins, while sweetgum balls, acorns, and needle clusters from eastern white pine fall into roof channels. Broadleaf foliage drop usually peaks in mid October, quickly overwhelming drainage paths. Freezing nights happen regularly in New Jersey, and snow is likely during cold winter months, making clear channels critical before winter sets in. Although ice dams in gutters are not an issue here, snowmelt trapped behind thick debris causes water to backup under roof materials. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall.