Drones are handy, sure, but don't underestimate the value of a good old-fashioned attic crawl. I've caught early mold and wiring issues that drones would've totally missed. Sweaty and sneezy? Yep, but worth it to dodge bigger headaches later...
Fair point about attic crawls catching mold and wiring issues, but drones have their own strengths too. I've seen drones spot cracked shingles, damaged flashing, or chimney issues that are tough to notice from inside the attic. Plus, they're great for steep roofs or tricky spots where crawling around gets sketchy real fast. Honestly, combining both methods probably gives the most thorough checkup... even if it means extra sweat and sneezes sometimes.
"Honestly, combining both methods probably gives the most thorough checkup... even if it means extra sweat and sneezes sometimes."
Couldn't agree more. Drones are fantastic for initial assessments, especially on steep or slippery roofs where safety is a concern. But I've found that hands-on inspections still catch subtle issues drones might miss—like soft spots or loose shingles that aren't visibly cracked yet. A hybrid approach really covers all bases, even if it does mean a bit more hassle and dust in your hair...
I learned this the hard way myself. Last year, I relied solely on drone footage because my roof is pretty steep and I figured it was safer. The drone missed a couple of soft spots that ended up causing leaks during heavy rain. After that, I started combining drone checks with hands-on inspections, even if it means climbing up there and dealing with some dust and sneezing fits. Like you said:
"hands-on inspections still catch subtle issues drones might miss"
Definitely worth the extra effort to avoid bigger headaches later.
I've always wondered about drone inspections myself—seems like they'd be handy, but I guess not foolproof, huh? I've been sticking with the old ladder-and-sneezing-fest method too, but honestly, every time I'm up there wobbling around, I question my life choices. 😂
Speaking of subtle issues, has anyone else found that moss buildup can be surprisingly sneaky? Last spring, I thought my roof was totally clear until I climbed up and found a whole mini forest thriving in the shaded corners. Ended up spending half a weekend scraping it off...and sneezing my head off. Is there some secret moss-prevention method I'm missing here, or am I doomed to annual rooftop gardening sessions?
