When Somersworth gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as sugar maple, red maple, American beech, white birch, northern red oak, eastern white pine, and eastern hemlock, constantly drop debris onto local roofs. Spring brings maple seed wings, while early October usually marks peak leaf drop, coating rooftops in heavy fall leaves. Acorns and slender pine needles also settle into channels during fall months. Freezing nights happen regularly during New Hampshire winters, creating ice dams in gutters when trapped water freezes solid beneath snow. To prevent ice buildup and structural strain, we recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, keeping channels clear before cold weather arrives.