When Symmes gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy materials into roof channels throughout the year. Spring drops maple seed wings into every open gutter, while fall brings massive drops of oak leaves, broad maple foliage, acorns, and pine needles. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, creating total blockages right before freezing weather arrives. Freezing nights happen regularly, turning trapped water into solid ice. Ice dams in gutters are a real winter problem that breaks metal supports. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep systems clear.