When Hermitage gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine. In spring, oak catkins drop directly into channels. Fall brings heavy fallen leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls, with leaf drop usually peaking in mid October. Cold weather brings freezing nights where ice dams in gutters easily form, expanding trapped moisture and causing severe roof leaks. Accumulated snow pushes down on heavy, full channels during winter months. To protect your home, we recommend scheduling professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, during early spring and late fall. Timely service keeps drainage channels open before winter freezes arrive in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.