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Kalamazoo Roof Maintenance Calendar

A month-by-month roof checklist for Southwest Michigan homes, written for snowy winters, stormy springs and hot, humid summers.

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January

Mid-winter

0 of 3 done

Watch for ice along the eaves.
Why it matters
A sign of heat escaping into the attic.
Look for stains on top-floor ceilings after a thaw.
Rake snow off the roof edge from the ground after big storms.

February

Deep winter

0 of 3 done

Check the attic for frost.
Keep downspouts clear of ice.
Watch for large icicles.
Why it matters
Keep people away from them.

March

Thaw

0 of 3 done

Look for damage as snow melts.
Check gutters for bends from ice.
Note any leaks for spring repair.

April

Spring storms

0 of 3 done

Book an inspection if winter was hard.
Clean gutters.
Check after any late snowstorm.

May

Storm season

0 of 3 done

Check the roof after severe storms. See storm checklist.
Plan any replacement for summer.
Trim branches.

June

Summer

0 of 3 done

Check attic ventilation.
Look for hail damage after storms.
Clean gutters of seeds.

July

Hot and humid

0 of 3 done

Check ceilings after heavy rain.
Keep attic vents clear.
Schedule replacement work.

August

Late summer

0 of 3 done

Inspect after storms.
Check flashing.
Book fall repairs.

September

Fall

0 of 3 done

Seal attic air leaks.
Check for loose shingles.
Trim branches over the roof.

October

Leaf fall

0 of 3 done

Clean gutters after leaves drop.
Buy a roof rake.
Finish repairs before cold weather.

November

Before snow

0 of 3 done

Clear the last leaves.
Check downspouts.
Look at the roof from the ground.

December

Early winter

0 of 3 done

Watch for ice dams.
Check the attic for frost.
Rake heavy snow from the roof edge.

This calendar is general guidance. Look at your roof from the ground or a window; leave climbing, roof snow removal and any repair to a roofer.

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