When Gardiner gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop heavy material into local system troughs. Spring brings oak catkins that block downspouts, while sweetgum balls, acorns, and broad leaves fill troughs later in the year. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof systems right before winter weather arrives. Freezing nights happen regularly in New York, making ice dams in gutters a real winter problem when trapped water expands. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear organic waste before cold weather freezes blocked water against your roof.