When McLean gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as red maple, sweetgum, live oak, and loblolly pine, drop debris throughout every season. In spring, yellow pollen and live oak leaf drop quickly coat roof valleys, while sweetgum balls and acorns land in gutters during late summer. Pine needles drop all year long. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, bringing massive organic waste that clogs downspouts. Winter brings freezing nights and likely snow, which adds weight to trapped water and accelerates sag along the roof. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to maintain clear drainage channels before freezing temperatures arrive in Virginia.