When New City gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region, such as red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, constantly shed material onto local roofs. In spring, oak catkins drop directly into gutter channels. By mid October, broadleaf leaf drop usually peaks, filling the system with heavy foliage, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls. Freezing nights and winter snow follow, turning trapped damp leaves into heavy blocks that pull on fascia boards. While ice dams in gutters are not an issue here, snow accumulations still weigh down clogged systems. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your New City home.