When Greenville gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy materials onto residential roofs. Maple seed wings fall during spring, while oak acorns, broad leaves, and pine needles drop throughout late summer and fall. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling channel runs right before winter arrives. Freezing nights happen regularly here, and trapped moisture easily creates ice dams in gutters, which strains the trim and lifts shingles. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. A full fall cleanout removes wet foliage before winter freezes occur, and spring maintenance clears out leftover needles and debris.