When Hazlet gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop a steady stream of debris into Hazlet gutters throughout the year. Spring brings oak catkins that clump together in every downspout, while fall fills roof edges with fallen leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls from red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and eastern white pine trees. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across New Jersey. Cold winters bring freezing nights and snow, which turns decaying organic sludge into heavy frozen blockages along the roof edge. We recommend cleaning gutters at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear fresh drops before freezing weather sets in and forces meltwater over the sides.