When Cranston gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region, such as sugar maple, red maple, American beech, white birch, northern red oak, eastern white pine, and eastern hemlock, drop heavy debris into roof channels. In spring, maple seed wings fill open systems, while acorns and a heavy carpet of fallen leaves drop into fall drainage paths, with leaf drop usually peaking in mid October. Freezing nights, heavy snow, and ice dams in gutters create serious winter problems across Rhode Island when backed-up water freezes along eaves. To protect your home, we recommend scheduling gutter cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, keeping downspouts open before freezing weather arrives.