Curious if you’ve noticed any difference in how your roof handles moisture or heat since you tackled that edging.
Honestly, after I added the metal edging, I did notice less water pooling near the edges, especially after heavy rain. The attic still gets stuffy, though. Have you tried adding any vents or just sticking with what’s there? I keep debating if it’s worth cutting in more.
Cutting in more vents sounds good in theory, but honestly, I’ve seen it backfire if you’re not careful. I manage a few older duplexes and one time a guy got ambitious with the sawzall—ended up with weird drafts and even some leaks around the new vent. Sometimes it’s less about quantity and more about where you put them and what kind of vent you use. Ridge vents can help a lot, but only if your soffits are actually clear and letting air in from below. Otherwise, you’re just poking holes for no reason.
I get the temptation, though. Attics get brutal in summer, especially if your insulation isn’t up to snuff or you’ve got dark shingles. I’ve had better luck beefing up insulation first before messing with the roof itself. One place I look after had terrible heat buildup until we added a couple of solar-powered fans—wasn’t cheap, but it made a noticeable difference without cutting into the roof deck again.
If your attic’s just stuffy but not showing signs of moisture or mold, sometimes it’s not worth risking leaks by adding more vents unless you know exactly what’s going on with airflow. Maybe check if your existing vents are blocked by insulation or nests (happens way more than people think). Metal edging definitely helps with water runoff, but heat is a whole different beast.
Anyway, just my two cents from dealing with too many “quick fixes” that turned into bigger headaches down the line. Sometimes less is more when it comes to slicing into your roof...
Metal edging’s a solid move for runoff, but I’ve seen folks get a little too vent-happy and end up chasing leaks for months. Had a place where someone thought “more holes = more airflow,” but all it did was let in cold drafts and squirrels. I’m with you—if the attic isn’t showing moisture or mold, sometimes it’s smarter to check for blocked vents or insulation gaps before grabbing the saw. Solar fans are pricey, but they saved me a headache on one of my older properties. Sometimes the best fix is just not making things worse, you know?
- Totally get the “more holes = more airflow” trap. Helped my uncle patch up a roof where he’d gone overboard with vents—ended up with raccoons in the attic and a drafty house.
- I’ve seen solar fans work, but yeah, they’re not cheap. Sometimes just clearing out old insulation clumps or making sure soffit vents aren’t blocked does the trick.
- Metal edging’s been solid for me too, especially in rainy seasons. Just gotta watch those corners—water loves to sneak in if you miss a spot.
- I’m always nervous about cutting into a roof unless there’s a real problem. Sometimes less is more, for sure.
Metal edging’s one of those things that seems simple until you’re up there, sweating and realizing every little gap is a potential leak. I’ve seen folks get overconfident with vents and fans, thinking more is always better—usually ends in headaches (or raccoons, apparently). I’m with you on being cautious about cutting into a roof unless it’s absolutely necessary. Once you start making holes, you’re basically inviting water to find its way in, especially if the flashing isn’t perfect.
I manage a bunch of older properties, and honestly, half the time the “problem” is just blocked soffit vents or insulation stuffed where it shouldn’t be. People love to throw money at solar fans or fancy upgrades when a broom and a flashlight might do the trick. Not saying solar fans are useless—they can help in some situations—but they’re definitely not magic.
Metal edging has held up well for me in rainy seasons too, but yeah, corners are always the weak spot. I’ve had more than one call about water sneaking in because someone rushed that last bit or didn’t seal it right. It’s wild how much damage a tiny missed spot can cause over a few months.
One thing I’ll say—sometimes less really is more with roofs. Every extra vent or cut is another thing to maintain or worry about down the line. I’d rather spend an extra hour double-checking what’s already there than add something new unless it’s really needed. Maybe that’s just years of chasing leaks talking... but hey, dry attics make for fewer late-night calls.
