When Sharon gutters fill up
Trees common across this region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop debris into gutters throughout the year. In spring, seed wings and blossoms drop onto the roof. Fall brings heavy leaf drops, which usually peak in mid October, quickly choking drainage pathways with oak leaves and acorns. In winter, freezing nights happen, turning trapped water into ice dams inside gutters. Pine needles also fall into lower downspouts, forming tight plugs that freeze solid. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep Sharon gutters clear before freezing winter weather arrives.