Colorado Roof Maintenance Calendar

The Month-by-Month Roof Maintenance Calendar

1. January - Watch for ice dams and snow load. After heavy snow, look for icicles and ice buildup at the eaves, which signal ice dams. Check attic insulation and ventilation, the root cause of most dams.
2. February - Inspect the attic during a thaw. Look for water stains, damp insulation, or daylight around penetrations. Interior signs often show up before exterior ones in winter.
3. March - Check for winter wind and freeze-thaw damage. Scan for lifted or missing shingles, cracked sealant, and displaced flashing after the windy late-winter weeks.
4. April - Clear gutters and downspouts. Flush out winter debris so spring rain and snowmelt drain away from the foundation. Confirm downspouts still extend well past the wall.
5. May - Schedule a spring professional inspection. Before hail season peaks, have a contractor document your roof's baseline condition so any later storm damage is easy to prove.
6. June - Prepare for hail season. Trim branches overhanging the roof, secure loose patio items, and note your policy's wind-and-hail deductible so you are ready if a storm hits.
7. July - Inspect after every significant storm. This is the heart of hail and monsoon season. After any storm with 1-inch or larger stones, look for dented metal, granules in the gutters, and bruised shingles.
8. August - Document and file promptly. If a July or August storm caused damage, get a contractor scope and file while the storm date is fresh and the National Weather Service report is on record.
9. September - Check seals, flashing, and valleys. As temperatures drop, inspect sealant around vents, chimneys, and skylights, and clear valleys of debris before the leaves fall.
10. October - Clean gutters again and prep for snow. Remove fall leaves so the first snows drain properly, and confirm attic ventilation is clear ahead of winter.
11. November - Schedule a fall professional inspection. A second yearly inspection catches summer hail wear and gets minor repairs done before the freeze locks them in.
12. December - Monitor snow load and safe removal. After deep snowfalls, watch heavy accumulation on low-slope sections and use a roof rake from the ground - never climb an icy roof.