When Salem gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop heavy debris into every gutter throughout the year. Broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, American beech, white birch, and northern red oak shed thick fall foliage, while eastern white pine and eastern hemlock drop needles year-round. Maple seed wings clutter roof drainage in spring, followed by acorns and a heavy carpet of fallen leaves that usually peaks in early October. Freezing nights and snow are likely during coastal winters, making clear water pathways vital before cold weather arrives. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to maintain complete water flow through every downspout.