When Northgate gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce. In spring, maples drop seed wings that easily log inside narrow downspout entrances. By fall, mature oaks and elms drop heavy broadleaf foliage, usually peaking in mid October. Pine needles from conifers also collect in tight corners, creating dense mats. Winter brings freezing nights, snow, and the threat of ice dams when trapped water freezes inside clogged channels. We recommend a complete gutter cleaning at least twice a year, once in spring and once in fall, to protect your house through every changing season in Ohio.