Just bought our first home last month, and already dealing with roof leaks after the first decent rain. Inspector said it was "fine," but now I'm seeing water stains and even some moldy spots. Feeling pretty frustrated—like, did the seller totally know about this and just kept quiet? Wondering if this is common or if we just got unlucky with a shady seller. Anyone been through something similar?
Been there myself—roof looked perfect during inspection, but first big storm, bam, leaks everywhere. Sellers don't always know, sometimes it's just bad timing. Might be worth getting a second opinion and checking attic ventilation too... moisture buildup can cause sneaky mold issues.
"Might be worth getting a second opinion and checking attic ventilation too... moisture buildup can cause sneaky mold issues."
Good call on the attic ventilation. Had a similar situation myself—roof seemed solid, but after a heavy snowfall, noticed damp patches in the ceiling corners. Turned out the insulation was packed way too tight near the soffits, blocking airflow and causing condensation. Once I fixed that, no more mystery leaks. Did your inspector check insulation clearance around vents and soffits? Could be another sneaky culprit...
Could definitely be insulation, but honestly, I'd still lean towards the roof being iffy. Had something similar happen a few winters back—thought it was condensation at first, checked all vents and insulation spacing, everything looked fine. Turned out the shingles were just old enough to let moisture seep through slowly after snow sat for days. Sneaky stuff, roofs... they'll trick ya into blaming everything else first, lol.
Yeah, roofs can be deceptive. Even a minor shingle issue or worn flashing can let moisture creep in slowly. I'd check attic ventilation too—poor airflow can amplify moisture problems, making leaks seem worse than they are.
