When Hartford gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, American beech, white birch, northern red oak, eastern white pine, and eastern hemlock, drop constant debris. In spring, maple seed wings fill channels, while oak acorns and pine needles drop throughout summer. Fall brings a massive drop of heavy leaves, usually peaking in mid October across Hartford. When winter arrives in Connecticut, freezing nights create severe ice dams in gutters clogged with wet leaves. Trapped ice expands, straining roof lines and twisting hardware. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear out debris before winter ice forms.