When St. John gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce. In spring, maple seed wings fill open channels. During fall, broadleaf leaves, acorns, and pine needles drop into roof drainage systems, with leaf drop usually peaking in mid October. Cold winters bring freezing nights, heavy snow, and severe ice dams in gutters when trapped water freezes near the eaves. Ice dams lift roof shingles and warp fascia. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, across Indiana to clear out debris before winter freezes lock up your downspouts and cause structural rot.