When Lansing gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce. In spring, maple seed wings fill open channels, while fall brings heavy drops of oak leaves, acorns, and pine needles. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across Illinois. During cold months, freezing nights arrive, and ice dams in gutters become a real winter problem as snow accumulates on the roof. Trapped water freezes into heavy ice blockages, bending hangers and backing up under shingles. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, to keep every downspout flowing freely before seasonal freezes hit Lansing.