When Springfield gutters fill up
Broadleaf trees such as sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, and American elm are common in the region, along with conifers like white pine and spruce. These trees drop heavy fallen leaves, maple seed wings, acorns, and pine needles directly onto the roof. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof troughs right before cold weather arrives. Freezing nights follow in winter, making ice dams in gutters a real winter problem that traps melting snow. To protect your roof and foundation, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, so spring seed drop and fall leaves never block winter drainage.