When Fort Salonga gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop heavy natural material into roof channels. Oak catkins fill gutters each spring, while spiky sweetgum balls, acorns, and broadleaf fallen leaves descend heavily by mid October. Snow is likely in this part of New York, and freezing nights happen throughout winter months. Moisture held by dense pine needles or damp broadleaf foliage can freeze solid inside the system, putting extreme weight on fascia boards. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, to keep systems clear before winter weather arrives in Fort Salonga.