When Orange Lake 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 debris into local roof troughs. Spring brings oak catkins that clump inside downspouts, while fall releases thick fallen leaves, heavy acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across New York. Freezing nights happen regularly in winter, meaning wet leaves turn into solid ice dams that bend aluminum systems and back water under shingles. Snow is likely throughout the cold months. We recommend a full gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect property structures year-round.