I get the logic behind a walk-around, but honestly, I’ve found it’s not always enough—especially with Michigan weather. Had a leak once that didn’t show any obvious signs from outside, but water was still getting in around a flashing that looked fine. Sometimes you gotta get up there or even check from inside the attic for those sneaky spots. Just my two cents... roofs love to keep us guessing.
Yeah, I hear you on that—just walking around isn’t always enough, especially after a rough winter up here. Had a similar thing happen last year with my old asphalt roof... looked fine from the ground, but turns out there was a tiny gap near a vent pipe flashing that only showed up when I crawled into the attic during a rainstorm. Ended up catching it before it ruined the insulation. Guess you really do have to dig a little deeper sometimes, even if it’s a pain. Michigan weather definitely keeps us on our toes.
Guess you really do have to dig a little deeper sometimes, even if it’s a pain. Michigan weather definitely keeps us on our toes.
Totally get that—Michigan winters are brutal on roofs. I’ve lost count of how many times a “quick check” turned into a full afternoon crawling around the attic with a flashlight. Sometimes the only way to spot those sneaky leaks is to get up close and personal. Not fun, but it beats dealing with soggy insulation or worse. I swear, every spring I find something new that needs patching... roofs never take a vacation around here.
Every year after the snow melts, I’m almost afraid to look up at my roof. Last spring, I found moss growing in a shady corner—never even crossed my mind that it could be an issue until I noticed some shingles curling. I switched to algae-resistant shingles a few years back, but Michigan weather finds a way. Anyone else try more eco-friendly options? I’m curious if green roofs actually hold up better with all this freeze-thaw stuff, or if it’s just another maintenance headache.