When Rye gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop debris throughout the year onto property roofs. Broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, American beech, white birch, and northern red oak scatter broad leaves, while conifers like eastern white pine and eastern hemlock shed sharp needles. Spring sends maple seed wings into the channels, followed by acorns later in the year. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, coating roof surfaces before cold weather arrives. Freezing nights happen regularly in New Hampshire, making ice dams in gutters a real winter problem if water gets trapped. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to prevent ice blockages.