- Glad you caught it early—roofing issues can spiral fast.
- Had a similar vent issue myself; bathroom fan was just dumping moisture straight into the attic. Took forever to figure out.
- Good reminder to double-check those vents...easy fix, saves big headaches later.
- And raccoons? Yikes, that's a whole other level of attic drama, haha.
Glad you got that sorted before it turned into a major headache. I swear, attic vents and fans are the quiet culprits behind so many roof problems—especially if you're not regularly checking up there. Had to help fix one recently where the homeowner had no idea their kitchen exhaust was venting straight into insulation...talk about mold city.
Speaking of raccoons, though, I've seen squirrels do almost as much damage. Chewed through shingles, insulation everywhere...the works. Makes me wonder sometimes if animal-proofing should be standard practice rather than an afterthought. Anyone else dealt with critters causing roofing chaos? Curious how common this actually is.
Totally agree on squirrels—they're sneaky little demolition experts. Had one chew through flashing once, and the next storm turned my attic into a mini water park. Good times. Also, don't underestimate birds; had pigeons nesting near vents, blocking airflow and causing moisture buildup. Animal-proofing really should be standard, but seems like builders always treat it as optional...until it's too late.
Had a similar run-in with raccoons—talk about furry wrecking balls. They managed to pry up some shingles and tore through the underlayment like it was wrapping paper. Ended up installing galvanized steel mesh around vents and flashing areas, secured with stainless screws. Bit of a hassle upfront, but worth it for peace of mind. Builders definitely underestimate wildlife determination...guess they've never seen a raccoon with an agenda.
"Builders definitely underestimate wildlife determination...guess they've never seen a raccoon with an agenda."
Ha, true enough. Seen plenty of roofs where critters made short work of "wildlife-proofing" measures. Galvanized mesh is solid, but I've noticed determined raccoons sometimes just shift their attention elsewhere—chimneys, soffits, you name it. Curious if anyone's tried ultrasonic repellents or scent deterrents? Heard mixed reviews, but never tested them myself...
