When Litchfield gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, American beech, white birch, northern red oak, eastern white pine, and eastern hemlock. Spring brings maple seed wings into the channel, while oak trees drop acorns later in the year. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, dropping a heavy carpet of fallen leaves onto rooftops. In winter, freezing nights arrive, and accumulated debris traps meltwater that forms damaging ice dams in gutters. These winter ice formations push under shingles and strain fasteners. To shield your house, we recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, clearing away seasonal buildup before winter freezes occur.