When DuBois gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and sweetgum, drop heavy debris near local roofs. Oak catkins drop in spring, while acorns and spiky sweetgum balls fall later in the year. Pine needles from eastern white pine trees also settle into standard gutter systems. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof gutters right before cold weather arrives. Winter brings freezing nights, snow, and ice dams that weigh heavily on clogged gutters. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, during spring and fall, to protect your property before winter freezing begins in DuBois.