When Grand Island gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, send organic matter onto nearby roofs. Spring weather drops oak catkins into every open gutter, while fall brings heavy fallen leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October. In winter, freezing nights happen, snow is likely, and standing roof water turns into heavy ice dams in gutters. These ice dams push beneath shingles and pull down sagging gutter runs. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep downspouts clear before winter freezing sets in.