I've seen threadlocker work pretty well too, especially on smaller roofs. Just make sure it's the removable kind—had a client once who used permanent stuff and cursed himself later when he needed repairs...lesson learned the hard way, haha.
"Just make sure it's the removable kind—had a client once who used permanent stuff and cursed himself later when he needed repairs...lesson learned the hard way, haha."
Haha, oh man, I've seen that exact scenario play out more times than I'd like to admit. People underestimate how important it is to plan ahead for maintenance, especially when dealing with roofing. Threadlocker can be great, no doubt about it—I've inspected plenty of roofs after storms where the homeowner swore by it—but yeah, always go removable if you can.
That said, I'd hesitate to say your roof surviving a hurricane was just "luck." Sure, luck plays a role sometimes (like when your neighbor's trampoline doesn't decide to take flight and land on your shingles...), but usually there's more going on. Good materials and proper installation are huge factors. I've inspected homes with supposedly hurricane-proof roofs that didn't last through moderate winds because corners were cut during install. On the flip side, I've seen older roofs installed carefully and maintained well that held up like champs under severe weather.
Point being, give yourself some credit here—sounds like you probably did things right. It's easy to second-guess or wonder if you just got lucky after a storm passes through without damage. But in most cases I've come across, solid prep work makes a big difference. Just keep an eye on things going forward and make sure nothing loosened up or got damaged in ways that aren't immediately obvious. Hurricanes have a sneaky way of leaving behind hidden issues.
Anyway, glad you made it through in good shape...and thanks for sharing that threadlocker cautionary tale—I might borrow that story next time I'm trying to convince someone not to permanently glue down their roof hardware!
Honestly, I wish I'd read this thread a few months ago. When I bought my first house, the previous owner proudly told me he'd "secured" the roof hardware with some industrial-strength adhesive. At the time, I thought, "Great, one less thing to worry about!" Fast forward to last week when I had someone out to check a minor leak, and the guy just shook his head and laughed. Apparently, my roof is now a permanent installation—no easy fixes here.
Lesson learned the hard way, I guess. But yeah, I agree it's not all luck. My neighbor's roof got shredded during the same storm that barely touched mine, and his was supposedly newer. Turns out whoever installed it skipped some steps and rushed the job. So, proper installation definitely matters...but maybe skip the superglue next time.
Yeah, adhesives can be a real headache down the line. Did your inspector mention if the adhesive compromised ventilation or drainage paths? I've seen roofs where someone went overboard with sealants, and it ended up trapping moisture underneath—causing rot issues later. Proper installation isn't just about securing things tightly; it's also about allowing the roof to breathe and shed water effectively. Sounds like you dodged a bullet compared to your neighbor, though...
Yeah, adhesives can cause more harm than good if they're misused. Had a client once who thought sealing every seam and vent was the way to hurricane-proof his roof. Ended up trapping moisture and causing mold issues within a year... expensive lesson learned. Proper airflow matters big time.
