Had a similar head-scratcher a few years ago. Client swore up and down it was flashing or shingles causing the tapping, but after poking around, turned out to be a loose bathroom exhaust duct rattling whenever the wind picked up. Roofs can definitely throw curveballs—sometimes the culprit isn't even part of the roof itself. Always worth double-checking before assuming it's external.
Had something similar happen, but honestly, nine times out of ten, it actually is flashing or shingles. Loose ducts and vents do happen, sure, but they're usually the exception rather than the rule. Had a tenant convinced their attic was haunted because of weird tapping noises—turned out to be a small branch caught under a loose shingle. Took us forever to find it because it blended right in. Point is, while it's good to check inside stuff first, don't underestimate how sneaky roof issues can be. Sometimes the obvious answer really is the right one.
Had a similar experience myself—spent ages checking vents and ducts, convinced it was something internal. Turned out to be flashing that looked perfectly fine at first glance. Roof issues really can be sneaky... good reminder to keep an open mind.
"Roof issues really can be sneaky... good reminder to keep an open mind."
True, flashing can be tricky, but honestly, 9 times out of 10 it's something simpler like shingles that look fine but aren't sealing properly. Sometimes the obvious answer is still the right one... speaking from experience here.
Good points brought up here about shingles and flashing, but anyone checked attic ventilation lately? I've seen several roofs with premature shingle issues caused by trapped heat or moisture buildup underneath. Sometimes the problem isn't even visible from outside... Could poor ventilation be quietly contributing to the sneaky roof issues we're seeing? Just a thought based on some recent inspections I've been part of.
