When Vincennes gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop constant leaves, acorns, maple seed wings, and pine needles into local gutter channels. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling systems right before cold weather arrives. Winter brings freezing nights, snow, and ice dams that create heavy backpressure on gutter systems if water cannot drain properly. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear seasonal debris. A thorough spring cleaning clears away remaining winter debris, while fall cleaning prepares your home for snow and freezing ice.