When Lockport gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop a variety of debris. Spring brings oak catkins that cling to metal channels, while fall brings heavy leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls. In Lockport, leaf drop usually peaks in early October. Winter brings freezing nights, snow, and ice dams in gutters that trap standing water. When ice blocks a downspout, meltwater backs up under roof edges. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to prevent ice blockages and maintain open channels before the severe freezing weather sets in across New York.