When Pingree Grove 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, maple seed wings fill open gutter channels. By early October, fall leaf drop peaks, sending heavy broadleaf foliage and acorns onto the roof, while pine needles drop during late fall. Winter brings freezing nights, heavy snow, and severe ice dams when blocked gutters hold trapped water along the eave. Ice expansion distorts metal gutter runs and damages surrounding trim. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep your roof edge clear before severe seasonal weather arrives in Illinois.