When Swissvale gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop heavy material onto roofs. Oak catkins fill gutters during spring, while spiky sweetgum balls, acorns, and broad leaves cause major blockages later in the year. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October. Freezing nights happen regularly, making ice dams in gutters a real winter problem when trapped water freezes near the roofline. Snow is likely throughout the season, adding weight to sagging gutters. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to maintain free water flow before winter freezing begins.