When Savage gutters fill up
Trees common to this regionâincluding sweetgum, red maple, water oak, broadleaf live oak, southern magnolia, loblolly pine, longleaf pine, and slash pineâdrop heavy organic material onto roof surfaces. Pine needles land in gutters all year long, while yellow pollen covers systems in spring. Sweetgum balls, acorns, and broad leaves accumulate steadily until leaf drop usually peaks in mid October. Winter brings freezing nights and likely snow, turning trapped water into ice that weighs down full gutters. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, once in spring and once in fall. Regular service prevents weight strain and stops ice from backing up along your roofline.