When Winslow gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as sugar maple, red maple, American beech, white birch, northern red oak, eastern white pine, and eastern hemlock, drop debris into roof troughs. Maple seed wings fall in spring, while acorns, pine needles, and heavy leaves come down later. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling channels right before cold weather arrives. In Winslow, freezing nights create winter ice dams if water stays trapped in blocked channels. Ice expands, loosening hardware along the roofline. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your property before freezing weather hits Maine.