Monthly checks might seem excessive at first glance, but in my experience, they're justified if your area sees unpredictable weather swings. I've had instances where a quick look-over revealed minor ice dams forming—caught early enough to prevent leaks. Still, I wonder if there's a practical middle ground between monthly and seasonal inspections...maybe after particularly harsh storms or sudden temperature shifts? Curious how others balance thoroughness with practicality here.
"Still, I wonder if there's a practical middle ground between monthly and seasonal inspections...maybe after particularly harsh storms or sudden temperature shifts?"
Yeah, that's pretty much how I approach it too. Monthly checks can feel like overkill sometimes, but you're right—catching those ice dams early saves a ton of headaches later. Usually, I'll recommend homeowners do a quick visual check after any big storm or drastic temp swing. Doesn't have to be a full-on inspection every time, just a glance to spot anything obviously off. Seems like a decent compromise between thoroughness and sanity, haha.
That's a solid point about storm checks. I remember one job last winter, homeowner skipped checking after a bad ice storm thinking seasonal was enough. By the time spring rolled around, water had seeped under the shingles and caused some pretty nasty damage. A quick look right after that storm would've caught it early. So yeah, doesn't need to be constant, but definitely worth taking a peek after extreme weather hits...could save you some serious trouble later.
Good reminder about storm checks, especially after ice storms. Makes me wonder though...do you think certain roofing materials handle extreme weather better than others? I've heard metal roofs can shed ice and snow pretty well, but not sure how they hold up long-term compared to shingles. Curious if anyone's noticed a difference in damage or maintenance needs depending on the type of roof they've got.
Metal roofs do shed ice and snow better, no doubt, but they're pricey upfront. Had shingles on my last place—cheaper initially, sure, but after a nasty hailstorm... repairs added up quick. Metal might save money long-term, but I'm still weighing if it's worth the initial hit to the wallet.
