When New Haven gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop heavy materials into roof channels throughout the year. Broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, and American elm drop leaves, acorns, and seed wings, while conifers like white pine and spruce drop pine needles. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof drains right before cold weather arrives. Freezing nights happen regularly in New Haven, and trapped water can turn into ice dams in gutters during winter storms, leading to broken channels. We recommend a full gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear summer debris and prepare your residential drainage system for snow and winter freezing.