When Granger gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop leaves and debris into gutters throughout every season. In spring, broadleaf sugar maple and red maple drop seed wings, while conifers like white pine and spruce drop needles. Fall brings acorns from bur oak and leaves from hickory and American elm, with leaf drop usually peaking in mid October. Cold winters bring freezing nights, snow, and severe ice dams in gutters when trapped water freezes near the roof. Frozen debris weighs down the system and creates roof leaks. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep water moving freely before winter freezes arrive.