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Dayton Roof Maintenance Calendar

A month-by-month roof checklist for Miami Valley homes, written for freezing winters, stormy springs and hot, humid summers.

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January

Mid-winter

0 of 3 done

Watch for ice building up along the eaves.
Why it matters
A sign of heat escaping into the attic.
When to get a pro: See ice dams guide.
Look for new stains on top-floor ceilings after a thaw.
Clear snow from vents you can reach safely from the ground.

February

Late winter

0 of 3 done

Use a roof rake from the ground after heavy snow.
Why it matters
Only the lower few feet.
Check gutters aren't pulling away under ice.
Note any leaks to mention to a roofer.

March

Thaw

0 of 3 done

Walk around the house and look for shingles lost over winter.
Check the attic for damp insulation. See attic leak signs.
Book spring repairs before storm season.

April

Storm season

0 of 3 done

Clean gutters of seeds and blossoms.
Trim branches that hang over the roof.
Why it matters
Use a tree professional for big limbs.
Keep binoculars handy for post-storm checks.

May

Storm season

0 of 3 done

After any severe storm, check the roof from the ground. See storm check guide.
Look for dents in gutters and vents after hail.
Photograph your roof for your records.
Why it matters
Useful for insurance.

June

Early summer

0 of 3 done

Check flashing around chimneys and skylights from the ground.
Make sure attic vents aren't blocked.
Why it matters
Hot attics age shingles.
Keep downspouts discharging away from the house.

July

Summer

0 of 3 done

Watch for algae streaks on shaded slopes.
Check the attic on a hot day for good airflow.
Plan any replacement for late summer or fall.

August

Late summer

0 of 3 done

After thunderstorms, check for lifted shingles.
Look for granules collecting at downspouts.
Get quotes for fall work.

September

Early fall

0 of 3 done

Schedule a roof inspection before winter.
Repair damaged flashing and vent boots.
Check caulking around roof penetrations.

October

Fall

0 of 3 done

Clean gutters as leaves come down.
Make sure eave and ridge vents are clear.
Seal air leaks into the attic.
Why it matters
Helps prevent ice dams.

November

Late fall

0 of 3 done

Clean gutters again after the last leaves drop.
Have a roof rake ready.
Check that downspout extensions are in place.

December

Winter

0 of 3 done

Hang holiday lights with clips, not nails.
Why it matters
Nail holes leak.
Watch for icicles and ice along the eaves.
Keep attic hatch sealed and insulated.

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

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