When Spring gutters fill up
Trees common in this region drop heavy debris into roof gutters throughout the year. Broadleaf trees like red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and sweetgum shed oak catkins in spring and drop leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls in fall. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across Spring, Pennsylvania. Conifers such as eastern white pine also lose needles that gather inside the channel. During winter, freezing nights and snow are likely in Pennsylvania, turning wet organic buildup into heavy masses. We recommend scheduling gutter cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, to maintain steady flow.