When Niagara Falls gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop heavy material over local roofs. Oak catkins fall during spring, followed by acorns, leaves, and spiky sweetgum balls later in the year. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October. Freezing nights happen frequently during winter, making ice dams in gutters a real local problem when trapped water expands into heavy ice blocks. Snow is likely throughout the long cold season, putting extra weight on clogged channels. We recommend a full gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your roofline.