When Hubbard gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy debris over local roof lines. In spring, maple seed wings fill open channels, while fall brings acorns, pine needles, and broad leaves. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October. Cold Ohio winters bring freezing nights, snow, and ice dams in gutters, which lock standing water along the roof edge. Trapped ice can strain gutter fasteners and push water back toward the shingles. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep your channel clear before winter freezes set in.