“Midwest weather just doesn’t play nice, and things can go sideways fast.”
Ain’t that the truth. I used to think once a year was enough... until a squirrel decided to chew through my vent boot in April and I didn’t catch it till July. Water everywhere. Now I just climb up there every spring and fall—sometimes more if it’s been a rough season. Not saying I enjoy playing roof detective, but it beats mopping up surprise puddles in the attic.
- Midwest weather’s wild, for sure. One day it’s sunny, next day you’re chasing shingles across the parking lot.
- I’m with you—twice a year is my go-to now. Spring for winter damage, fall for summer storms. Sometimes after a big hailstorm too, just in case.
- Squirrels are little roof ninjas. Had one chew through a soffit vent last year. Didn’t notice till I heard scratching above the break room... not fun.
- I used to think “out of sight, out of mind” worked for roofs. Turns out, water finds its way in faster than you’d think.
- Not a fan of heights, but I’d rather check things myself than pay for surprise repairs later.
- If your roof’s flat or has lots of stuff up there (vents, AC units), probably worth checking more often. Stuff gets knocked loose so easily.
- Honestly, Midwest roofs just need more TLC than most. Better safe than soggy, right?
Twice a year’s solid, but I swear Midwest roofs age in dog years. Anyone else ever find mystery screws up there after a storm and wonder what they used to belong to? I’ve seen more HVAC units try to make a break for it than I care to admit. Flat roofs especially—one clogged drain and suddenly you’ve got a rooftop pond. Ever tried explaining that to your insurance guy? Not fun. I always tell folks: if you hear critters or see daylight where there shouldn’t be any, it’s time for a closer look... or maybe just a broom and a helmet.