When Lima gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop steady foliage onto local roofs. Fall leaves peak in October, followed by falling acorns, pine needles, and spring seed wings. In Lima, freezing nights happen throughout winter, making ice dams in gutters a real cold-weather problem. When trapped water freezes, it expands, pushing gutters out of alignment and warping roof edges. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. A fall visit removes heavy fall leaves before winter snow arrives, while a spring appointment clears out seasonal pollen and dropped seed pods to ensure clear downspouts for summer rain.