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Lansing Roof Maintenance Calendar

A month-by-month roof checklist for Mid-Michigan homes, built around snowy winters and humid, stormy summers.

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January

Deep winter

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Watch for icicles and ice along the eaves.
Why it matters
A sign of heat escaping into the attic.
Check top-floor ceilings for stains.
Rake heavy snow off the lower roof edge from the ground.

February

Cold and snowy

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Look for frost in the attic on very cold days.
Keep downspout outlets clear of ice.
Note leaks for a spring repair.

March

Thaw

0 of 3 done

Watch for drips as snow melts.
Check gutters for damage from ice.
Book spring repairs early.

April

Spring

0 of 3 done

Walk around the house and look for missing shingles.
Clean gutters of winter debris.
Check the attic after heavy rain.

May

Storm season starts

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Trim branches over the roof.
Plan any replacement for summer.
Check flashing at the chimney.

June

Warm and humid

0 of 3 done

Check the roof after big thunderstorms.
Make sure bath fans vent outside.
Look for hail dents on gutters after storms.

July

Peak heat

0 of 3 done

Check attic temperature and ventilation.
Look for curling shingles on south slopes.
Keep gutters flowing.

August

Storms

0 of 3 done

Inspect after severe storms. See storm checklist.
Photograph the roof for records.
Check skylight seals.

September

Early fall

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Book repairs before cold weather.
Check vent boots and flashing.
Trim trees before leaves fall.

October

Leaf fall

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Clean gutters after the leaves drop.
Check downspouts carry water away.
Clear leaves from valleys.

November

First snow

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Final gutter cleaning.
Check attic insulation and air sealing.
Have a roof rake ready.

December

Winter

0 of 3 done

Watch for ice dams after snow and sun.
Keep the attic hatch sealed.
Note any stains for spring.

This calendar is general guidance. Stay off icy or steep roofs, check from the ground or a window where you can, and leave roof work to a licensed contractor.

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