When Whitewater gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy organic waste into gutters. Spring brings maple seed wings, followed by acorns, leaves, and pine needles in late summer. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling trough lines before winter arrives. Cold weather brings freezing nights, heavy snow, and severe ice dams in gutters when trapped water cannot drain away. Ice buildup damages gutter hangers and fascia if left uncleaned. We recommend home owners schedule gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect the residential roofline through every season in Whitewater.