Haha, that musty smell is like homeowner PTSD—I swear I can detect it from three rooms away now. Had a leak once that started at the chimney flashing, traveled down, and ended up dripping in the garage ceiling...go figure. Ever had leaks pop up in totally unexpected spots?
Had a similar thing happen—leak started near a vent pipe, ended up dripping inside a closet two rooms away. Water travels weird paths. Learned to check attic regularly after heavy rains...saved me some headaches.
Had something similar happen at a property I manage. Tenant called about water stains on their ceiling, and turns out the leak was actually coming from a cracked flashing around the chimney—on the opposite side of the house. Took ages to track down. Roof inspections after storms are definitely underrated, but I'm curious if anyone here's had luck using moisture detectors or thermal imaging to spot hidden leaks earlier? Seems like it could save a lot of guesswork...
Had a similar headache a few years back—spent weeks chasing down a leak that ended up being nowhere near the stain on the ceiling. Finally got someone out with thermal imaging, and it pinpointed the issue in no time. Definitely worth considering if you're dealing with tricky leaks regularly. Roof inspections are great, but sometimes tech can really save you from tearing your hair out...
Thermal imaging is a lifesaver for tricky leaks. Seen plenty of homeowners chase stains around ceilings for weeks—only to find the actual leak nowhere near. Roof inspections are solid, but tech like thermal cams cuts straight to the chase. Glad you finally got it sorted...nothing worse than playing hide-and-seek with water damage.
