When Bainbridge gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy debris into roof drainage systems. Spring brings maple seed wings, while fall fills gutters with broad leaves, acorns, and pine needles. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across Ohio. Winter brings freezing nights, snow, and ice dams that form when clogged gutters trap melting ice along the roof. Trapped ice pushes under shingles and weighs down fascia. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear out debris before winter freezes lock everything in place.