When Woodland Park gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop debris onto roof slopes during every season. Broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and sweetgum shed oak catkins in spring, followed by acorns and spiky sweetgum balls later in the summer. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, sending thick layers of broad leaves straight into your gutter channel. Eastern white pine trees also shed needles year-round. Winter brings freezing nights and likely snow to Woodland Park, New Jersey. Trapped debris holds heavy snow melt that can freeze, stressing roof edges. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep water moving freely before winter freezes set in.