When Dickinson gutters fill up
Trees common across this region drop various materials throughout the year. Broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and sweetgum shed oak catkins during spring, followed by spiky sweetgum balls, acorns, and broad leaves later in the year. Regional conifers like eastern white pine drop pine needles continuously. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling local gutters right before freezing winter weather sets in. Freezing nights happen regularly in New York, and trapped wet debris turns into solid ice, leading to severe ice dams in gutters. To protect your roof and foundation, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, keeping downspouts clear before snow arrives.