Wish I'd known about angling screws earlier... last spring I built a small shed in the yard and figured treated lumber would be enough. Well, fast forward a year, half the screws were rusted out and water was pooling right on top of the heads. Ended up swapping them out for coated screws and angled them slightly—made a noticeable difference. Lesson learned the annoying way, but at least it wasn't the roof of my actual house, right?
Good call on angling the screws, but honestly, even coated screws can fail if water sits too long. Did you think about adding a slight slope or drip edge to help water run off better? Might save you another headache down the road...
Angling the screws was definitely a smart move, but yeah, water pooling is always gonna be your enemy. Learned that the hard way myself when I built a small deck a few years back—thought coated screws would be enough, but nope. Adding a slight slope or drip edge really helped me out. You're on the right track though, don't get discouraged... projects like these always have their hiccups. Hang in there!
Good call on angling screws, but honestly, I'm skeptical about the drip edge idea—doesn't that just shift the water problem elsewhere? Seems like a temporary fix. Anyone tried sealants or something affordable that actually lasts?
I've been down this road before—tried drip edges, sealants, you name it. Honestly, drip edges aren't terrible, but you're right, they mostly just redirect the issue. A few years back, I slapped on some silicone sealant thinking it'd be a quick fix. Worked great...for about six months. Eventually, water found its way back in. If you're looking for something affordable yet lasting, maybe consider a roofing-specific sealant? Not perfect, but it held up way better than generic silicone for me.
