So let's say you're up on your shed roof, maybe cleaning gutters or something, and you notice the plywood decking feels kinda soft or springy underfoot... um, hypothetically, what would you do next? Replace immediately, or wait and see?
"you notice the plywood decking feels kinda soft or springy underfoot..."
Softness or springiness typically indicates moisture intrusion or early-stage rot. I'd recommend checking underneath for discoloration or mold growth. Addressing it sooner rather than later usually saves headaches down the road... better safe than sorry.
Had a similar issue with my shed roof a couple years back. At first, I thought it was just me being paranoid—like maybe I'd put on a few pounds and the plywood was protesting, lol. But nope, turned out water had snuck in around some loose shingles and started doing its thing. Definitely worth crawling under there with a flashlight to check things out. Might be nothing major yet, but better to catch it early before you're replacing half the roof... ask me how I know.
Good advice above, especially the flashlight crawl—definitely worth the awkward spiderweb dance, haha. Couple other quick checks:
- Press gently with your foot from above—if it feels spongy or flexes too much, that's your plywood waving a white flag.
- Look for darker spots or discoloration inside; water loves leaving clues.
- Check around nail heads and seams—rusty or loose nails can be sneaky indicators.
Catching it early saves you from that dreaded weekend roof rebuild...been there, done that, not fun.
Good advice above, especially the flashlight crawl—definitely worth the awkward spiderweb dance, haha. Couple other quick checks:- Press gently with your foot from above—if it feels spongy or...
The flashlight crawl is a solid tip, saved me from bigger headaches before. Also, if you spot mold or mildew inside, that's another red flag. Better to patch it sooner rather than later—trust me, procrastination doesn't pay off here.
