When St. Clair gutters fill up
Trees common in this region, such as sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy materials throughout the year. Spring brings maple seed wings, while fall brings acorns, pine needles, and heavy broadleaf foliage. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof valleys and downspouts right before winter. Freezing nights happen regularly in St. Clair, which means trapped standing water quickly turns into ice dams in gutters, pushing roof leaks under the shingles. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your Ohio property from freeze damage and sudden rainwater backed up along the roof.