When Midland gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, shed heavily throughout the year. Spring drops seed wings and buds, while leaf drop usually peaks in early October. Conifers shed pine needles that bind with wet sludge inside each gutter. In winter, freezing nights bring snow and severe ice dams that weigh down metal channels and block drainage. Blocked water can freeze solid, splitting seams and tearing fasteners away from fascia boards. We recommend scheduling a gutter cleaning at least twice a year, once in spring and once in fall, to protect your gutter system through changing Michigan seasons.