When Bellwood gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy materials onto property roofs throughout the year. Spring drops seed wings, while early October usually sees peak leaf fall, filling the gutter channels with dense debris. Cold Illinois winters bring freezing nights, snow, and ice dams in gutters that trap melting water. Trapped moisture expands as it freezes, pulling channels away from the roofline. We recommend scheduling gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear organic matter before winter freezes set in and before heavy spring rains hit Bellwood.