When North Vernon gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region, including broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop constant litter. Fallen leaves, seed wings, heavy acorns, and sharp pine needles quickly fill open gutters. Freezing nights happen throughout the Indiana winter, meaning trapped moisture easily leads to destructive ice dams in gutters that pull hangers away from the roof. To protect your home against freeze damage and spring downpours, we recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. Clearing your gutter system every fall ensures heavy ice does not form inside clogged troughs, keeping water moving freely during sudden winter thaws.