When Princeton gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including red maple, sweetgum, water oak, live oak, southern magnolia, loblolly pine, longleaf pine, and slash pine, drop materials near residential roofs throughout the year. Yellow pollen arrives in spring, live oak leaf drop occurs alongside sweetgum balls and acorns, and pine needles land on roofs all year. Leaf drop usually peaks in late October. Freezing nights happen here, and snow is likely, though ice dams in gutters are not an issue. Trapped water in a clogged channel can still freeze solid and stress roof brackets. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep channels clear in Princeton, West Virginia.