When Severna Park gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sweetgum, red maple, water oak, broadleaf live oak, and loblolly pine, send material into roof channels throughout the year. Yellow pollen coats roofs in spring, sweetgum balls and acorns land during summer storms, and live oak leaf drop adds continuous weight. Main leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across Maryland. Freezing nights happen in winter, turning trapped water into ice that strains structural fasteners. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep channels completely clear through changing weather patterns.