When Ellicott gutters fill up
Local weather brings distinct maintenance periods across the calendar. Broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine are common trees in the region. Spring blooms drop oak catkins into roof channels, while summer brings spiky sweetgum balls and acorns. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling channels with heavy foliage. Freezing nights happen throughout the winter season, and snow is likely. When leaves clog roof drains, ice dams in gutters become a real winter problem, trapping frozen moisture against the roof edge. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect every property through winter freezes and spring rains.