When Saline gutters fill up
Broadleaf trees common in the region, such as sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, and American elm, drop large amounts of foliage. Conifers like white pine and spruce shed needles that combine with acorns and maple seed wings to clog channels. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October. Winter brings freezing nights, snow, and ice dams that create heavy weight in clogged channels. Trapped water freezes, expanding inside downspout pipes and straining roof edges. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear seasonal debris and protect your roofline.