Good point about shingles—seen that happen more times than I can count. Another sneaky one is window seals. People think they're good to go, but a tiny crack or worn-out caulking and you've got water seeping in. Anyone here had issues with windows during storms?
"People think they're good to go, but a tiny crack or worn-out caulking and you've got water seeping in."
Exactly. Had a storm last year where I thought my windows were solid, but turns out the flashing was improperly installed. Water trickled behind the siding... sneaky issue, took forever to pinpoint. Ever checked your flashing?
"Water trickled behind the siding... sneaky issue, took forever to pinpoint."
Yeah, flashing's a big one. Had a similar headache myself—thought my roof was solid until I found out the hard way it wasn't. Ended up going green with a living roof, and honestly, it's been a game changer:
- Absorbs rainwater, reducing runoff issues.
- Adds insulation, keeps temps stable year-round.
- Protects underlying materials from UV and weather damage.
But even then, drainage layers and waterproof membranes gotta be spot-on or you're back to square one. Curious if anyone here's tried green roofing or considered it as an option for extreme weather protection?
Green roofs are cool in theory, but I've seen mixed results in practice. Worked on a project where the waterproof membrane wasn't installed properly—total nightmare. Like you said:
"drainage layers and waterproof membranes gotta be spot-on or you're back to square one."
Honestly, for extreme weather, I'd pair a green roof with solid backup systems—like reinforced flashing, redundant drainage paths, and regular inspections. Overkill maybe, but better safe than sorry...
Totally get where you're coming from on green roofs—awesome concept, but execution can seriously bite you if you're not careful. Had a similar fiasco myself once. The waterproofing membrane was fine, but someone skimped on drainage and we ended up with a rooftop swamp after a heavy storm. Felt like we were running a wildlife sanctuary for mosquitoes up there...
Honestly, redundancy is your friend here. Reinforced flashing and multiple drainage paths aren't overkill; they're smart investments. I'd also toss in regular inspections, especially after severe weather events—catching issues early saves a ton of headache (and cash).
One thing I'd add is don't underestimate the power of a good gutter system and downspout extensions. Simple stuff, but you'd be amazed how many times I've seen flooding problems solved by just guiding water further away from foundations.
Bottom line: extreme weather doesn't play nice, so neither should your prep. Better to be the neighborhood "weather-proofing nerd" than the one stuck mopping up the mess later...
