When Orono gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including bur oak, silver maple, green ash, hackberry, and cottonwood, drop seed pods and leaves directly onto local roofs. Conifers like eastern red cedar and ponderosa pine also drop needles year-round. Cottonwood fluff drifting in spring combines with grit after wind to form dense mats inside gutters, while leaf drop usually peaks in early October. Freezing nights and heavy snow lead to winter ice dams when water stays trapped in sagging gutters. Blocked channels freeze solid and pull away from the fascia. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect Orono properties from seasonal moisture problems.