Good point about checking the attic—it's surprising how often people overlook that. I've inspected homes where the roof looked fine from outside, but inside was a different story... damp insulation, mold starting to form, you name it. Honestly, spending a little extra upfront to get a thorough moisture check can save you thousands down the line. Better safe than sorry, especially after a big storm.
Yeah, attic moisture problems can sneak up on you fast, that's true. If you're worried about storm damage, I'd suggest starting by getting a good contractor or inspector to give the attic and roof a thorough check—inside and out. Next, if moisture or mold is found, tackle the insulation first since damp insulation loses effectiveness. Then address any mold issues quickly to keep it from spreading. Costs vary a lot, but catching it early usually means minor repairs rather than major replacements, saving you quite a bit in the end.
"Costs vary a lot, but catching it early usually means minor repairs rather than major replacements, saving you quite a bit in the end."
That's spot on. Last spring, I inspected a roof after a pretty rough storm—initially seemed minor, but moisture had crept in unnoticed, damaging insulation and sheathing. Early detection would've saved the homeowner hundreds, maybe more...
Had a similar experience a couple years back—storm didn't seem too bad at first glance, but turns out water had seeped behind the siding. By the time we noticed, mold had already set in and repairs got pricey fast. Like you said:
"Early detection would've saved the homeowner hundreds, maybe more..."
Makes me wonder how often people actually do thorough checks after storms...do most folks here inspect their properties regularly, or just wait till something obvious pops up?
Had a similar experience a couple years back—storm didn't seem too bad at first glance, but turns out water had seeped behind the siding. By the time we noticed, mold had already set in and repai...
Honestly, I'm not sure regular inspections after every storm are realistic for most folks. I mean, minor storms happen all the time...who has the time or energy to check thoroughly each time? Usually, it's when something obvious pops up that people start paying attention.
