- Good points on the attic hatch—seen plenty of those overlooked.
- Another sneaky spot: plumbing vent stacks. People seal around them once, then forget about it. Flashing cracks over time, and suddenly you've got a hidden leak.
- Also, skeptical about those foam covers for recessed lights...they help, but they're not magic. Better to seal properly from above if you can access it.
- Bottom line: sealing is tedious, but worth the hassle.
Had a similar issue with plumbing vent stacks myself. Thought I had everything sealed tight, but after a nasty storm, found water trickling down the pipe into the attic. Turns out the flashing had cracked just enough to let water sneak in. Ended up stripping the old stuff, applying fresh sealant, and adding a new flashing boot. Tedious? Definitely. But haven't had a leak since, so it's worth the hassle in my book.
Sounds like you nailed it. Flashing issues can be sneaky—one tiny crack and you're dealing with a mess. You tackled it exactly right though: remove, reseal, replace. Bit of a pain, but beats chasing leaks every storm season...
Had a similar issue last spring—thought I'd patched it perfectly, but come summer storms, water found its way in again. Flashing's trickier than it looks... sometimes you gotta redo it twice before it's truly sealed. Glad yours worked out better than mine did.
Yeah, flashing can definitely be tricky... I've been learning the ropes lately, and it's amazing how even a tiny gap can let in water. Did you try sealing with roofing cement first, or did you go straight to replacing the flashing? I've noticed sometimes folks skip the primer step on metal surfaces, and that makes a huge difference. Anyway, sounds like you're on the right track now—hope it stays dry for you this season.
