When Grafton gutters fill up
Tree species common in this region, such as sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop broad leaves, seed wings, acorns, and needle clusters directly into roof gutters. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling channels right before freezing weather arrives. Freezing nights cause standing trapped water to solidify into heavy ice. Winter snow melt cannot drain properly through frozen blockages, leading to ice dams that damage roof surfaces and pull down metal channels. We recommend a full gutter cleaning at least twice a year, during spring and fall, to ensure open drainage pathways before heavy freeze cycles begin.