When Durham gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include broadleaf live oak, water oak, sweetgum, red maple, southern magnolia, loblolly pine, longleaf pine, and slash pine. In Durham, these trees drop pine needles continuously throughout the year, followed by heavy yellow pollen in spring, live oak leaves, sweetgum balls, and fall acorns. Fall leaf drop usually peaks in late October. Freezing nights happen here, though ice dams in gutters are not an issue and snow remains rare. Because persistent needle drops and heavy spring pollen create dense clogging, we recommend residential gutter cleaning at least twice a year, during spring and fall, to protect every roofline.