When Chartiers gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop seasonal debris into gutters across Chartiers. Spring brings oak catkins that clump together in channels, while fall brings heavy leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof gutters right before cold weather arrives. Freezing nights happen throughout winter, making snow accumulation and ice dams in gutters a real problem for area homeowners. Trapped ice inside clogged gutters expands, straining hardware and lifting shingles. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep rainwater flowing freely.