When Penn Hills gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop a steady stream of debris into roof channels throughout the year. Spring brings oak catkins, followed later by acorns, heavy spiky sweetgum balls, and falling leaves from red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and sweetgum trees. Eastern white pine needles also settle into gutters during stormy weather. In Penn Hills, leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, right before freezing nights arrive. Winter brings snow and ice dams that form when clogged channels hold water near the roofline. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear clogged gutters before ice forms or spring rains begin.