When New Baltimore gutters fill up
In this part of Michigan, trees common in the region like broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce affect your roofline. In late spring, maple seed wings drop heavily into open gutters. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling channels with fallen leaves, acorns, and pine needles. Winter brings freezing nights where ice dams in gutters become a real problem along the shoreline of Anchor Bay. Snow accumulates rapidly on packed leaves, blocking drainage. We recommend scheduling gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to maintain proper water flow year-round.