When Heath gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy materials into gutter channels. In spring, maple seed wings and oak tassels fill the system, while broadleaf leaves, acorns, and pine needles build up fast when leaf drop usually peaks in mid October. Cold weather brings freezing nights, snow, and severe ice dams that hold trapped water against the roof. To protect your property from winter ice and seasonal debris, we recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. A proper routine keeps the gutter open so melting snow and heavy fall rain drain correctly year round in Ohio.