When Dayton gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop heavy loads into roof channels throughout the year. Broadleaf trees like red maple, white oak, hickory, and tulip poplar drop leaves in fall, while sweetgum trees drop firm, spiky balls. In spring, white oak trees shed soft oak catkins, and needle litter falls from eastern white pine trees. Winters bring freezing nights, and snow is likely, making heavy gutter debris dangerous when packed tight with ice. To keep water flowing freely, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. Scheduled cleaning before winter snow arrives prevents heavy slush from trapped pine needles from stressing your roof edge.