When Valparaiso gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop debris directly onto local roofs. In spring, maple seed wings fill open channels. By fall, leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, dropping acorns and heavy leaves. Winter brings freezing nights, heavy snow, and ice dams in gutters, which block proper water drainage. Pine needles from conifers also stick in downspout elbows. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. A timely spring and fall clearing helps Valparaiso homes avoid winter ice buildup and spring overflows that threaten home foundations.