When Plymouth gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, American beech, white birch, northern red oak, eastern white pine, and eastern hemlock, dump debris onto roofs. Spring brings maple seeds into the gutters, while fall leaf drop usually peaks in early October, leaving heavy leaves and acorns in every channel. Winter freezing nights bring heavy snow and ice dams that weigh down wet debris. Fine pine needles also slide under gutter guards and plug elbows. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect against water backup. Routine seasonal visits clear trapped pine needles before frozen weather sets in.