When Kirtland gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, dump varied debris into your roof system throughout the year. Spring drops seed wings and buds, while leaf drop usually peaks in mid October. Pine needles fall continuously, packing tight inside channels. In winter, freezing nights happen across Ohio, making ice dams in gutters a real problem when trapped melted snow cannot drain. Water freezes solid, expanding inside metal joints and backing under shingles. To protect your home from winter ice dams and spring storm surges, we recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, to clear out accumulated organic matter.