When Maine gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop heavy foliage. Spring brings oak catkins that cling to metal channels, while fall brings leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October. Winter brings freezing nights and snow, making ice dams in gutters a real threat if water stays trapped before freezing temperatures arrive. Ice weight can ruin a roof and twist aluminum sections. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep every downspout clear before frozen winter weather settles across Maine, NY.