When Belding gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop debris throughout the year. Maple seed wings fall in spring, while broadleaf leaves peak in early October, dropping heavy loads alongside acorns and pine needles. Winter brings freezing nights, heavy snow, and severe ice dams in clogged gutters. Water caught in blocked channels expands as it freezes, pulling fasteners away from fascia. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep rain channels clear before winter freezes hit Michigan. Scheduled clearing ensures winter snow melt moves freely through every downspout.