When Coal gutters fill up
Tree species common in this region, such as red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop a steady stream of debris into your gutters. Spring brings oak catkins that block downspout openings, while fall brings sweetgum balls, acorns, and broad leaves. In Coal, Pennsylvania, leaf drop usually peaks in mid October. Freezing nights follow quickly, bringing snow and ice that transform trapped wet debris into heavy ice dams. These ice dams push underneath roof tiles and stretch gutter hangers. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, to keep channels clear before freezing weather arrives.