When Granby gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region include broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, American beech, white birch, northern red oak, eastern white pine, and eastern hemlock. In spring, maple seed wings fill open channels, while summer storms drop acorns and small twigs. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, coating roof surfaces in leaves, while eastern white pine trees shed heavy needles year-round. Freezing nights arrive quickly in late fall, turning wet gutter trash into ice blocks. Ice dams in gutters are a real winter problem across Granby, backing up melted snow beneath shingles. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect property through winter.