When Manhattan gutters fill up
The weather in Manhattan, New York brings distinct seasonal changes that affect every residential gutter setup. Freezing nights happen regularly in winter, and snow is likely to accumulate across the city. Regional broadleaf trees like red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and sweetgum release oak catkins in the spring, while conifer needles from eastern white pine drift down throughout the year. Acorns, spiky sweetgum balls, and heavy fall leaves drop heavily, with leaf drop usually peaking in mid October. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to remove this heavy natural accumulation before cold weather arrives and traps damp debris inside the downspout channels.