When Chestnut Ridge gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, send a steady mix of debris toward your roof. Oak catkins drop in spring, while spiky sweetgum balls, acorns, and broadleaf leaves roll off the roof in fall, with leaf drop usually peaking in mid October. Freezing nights and snow are likely during New York winters, and water trapped in a clogged gutter will freeze, putting heavy strain on fascia boards. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to prevent deep blockages, clear downspout passages, and keep water moving properly during seasonal rain and freezing weather.