When Evansville gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop constant debris. Spring brings seed wings, while late summer drops acorns and needles. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling the gutters right before freezing nights begin. Winter snow and ice create real risks for ice dams if blocked gutters hold trapping water against the roof edge. To safeguard your roofline, we recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. Regular seasonal gutter cleaning keeps downspouts open so melting snow drains safely before freezing temperatures return to Wisconsin.