When Fox Crossing gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region, such as sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, regularly drop leaves, acorns, seed wings, and needles. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling gutter channels right before winter arrives. Freezing nights happen frequently in Wisconsin, making ice dams in gutters a real winter problem when trapped water freezes near the roof edge. Heavy snow is also likely throughout the cold months. We recommend a gutter cleaning at least twice a year, once in spring and once in fall. This regular schedule removes organic buildup before winter freezes occur and clears out fresh seed pods after spring storms.