When Forestville 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 heavy materials into home drainage systems. Maple seed wings fall during spring, while acorns, leaves, and pine needles drop in fall, with leaf drop usually peaking in mid October. Winter brings freezing nights, snow, and ice dams in gutters, which trap melting ice against roof edges. Blocked troughs exacerbate winter ice issues and spring overflow. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep systems clear before winter freezes and heavy spring rains impact your Forestville house.