When St. Clairsville gutters fill up
Local weather in St. Clairsville brings wet spring rains, summer storms, and freezing winter temperatures. Trees common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy debris into open gutters. Maple seed wings fall during spring, while pine needles, acorns, and broadleaf foliage collect later. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling rain channels before winter. Freezing nights cause snow and trapped water to form ice dams along the roofline, backing up under shingles. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to maintain clear drainage channels and keep ice from building up.