When Fitchburg gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce. Maple seed wings fall during spring, while heavy oak leaves, acorns, and pine needles dropped by conifers fill gutters later in the year. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October across Fitchburg. Cold Wisconsin winters bring freezing nights, snow, and ice dams in gutters that block water flow. trapped moisture freezes, placing heavy weight on metal channels and fascia. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, during spring and fall, to keep systems open before winter ice arrives.