Reading through the comments, the flashing issue caught my attention as well. In my experience, clients sometimes underestimate how critical proper flashing and ventilation are—it's not just about the shingles. I've seen situations where adding flashing afterward was doable, but it often involved removing and reinstalling sections of shingles, which adds to the overall expense. Definitely worth getting right the first time, even if it stretches the budget slightly.
Good points about flashing, but honestly, ventilation might be even more critical in the long run. I've seen roofs with perfect flashing still develop moisture issues because the attic ventilation wasn't properly addressed. You can retrofit ventilation later without disturbing shingles too much—ridge vents or soffit vents are usually doable afterward. Still, it's easier (and cheaper) to plan for it upfront. Just something else to consider before finalizing your budget...
Totally agree on ventilation being key. When we replaced our roof a few years back, we focused mostly on shingles and flashing, thinking ventilation was just a minor detail. Big mistake... ended up with condensation issues in winter and had to retrofit ridge vents later on. It wasn't crazy expensive, but definitely would’ve saved some hassle (and cash) doing it upfront. Good call bringing this up—wish I'd seen advice like this before diving into our project.
Ventilation’s definitely overlooked more often than you'd think. I've seen folks spend big bucks on premium shingles and then skimp on proper airflow—it's like buying a fancy car and forgetting the tires. Ridge vents upfront are always worth it, but adding them later isn't the end of the world either. Good you caught it before mold or rot set in... seen that happen too many times, and trust me, that's a headache nobody wants.
Did you guys ever run into issues with attic ventilation impacting interior paint jobs? Had a client last year who was convinced her walls were sweating because of cheap paint, but turns out it was all due to poor roof venting. Once she got ridge vents installed, the humidity balanced out and the walls stayed dry. It's wild how interconnected these things are—roofing, ventilation, even interior finishes. Curious if anyone else has noticed interior problems that traced back directly to roof airflow issues... seems like something homeowners rarely think about until there's already damage.
