Had a similar issue with a property a few years back—tenant kept complaining about mold spots popping up on ceilings and walls. Thought it was just poor insulation at first, but turned out the attic vents were totally blocked. Cleared those out, added some soffit vents, and problem solved. People underestimate how much proper airflow matters...
Had a similar ventilation issue myself, but in my case it wasn't blocked vents—just poorly placed ones. The previous owner had installed ridge vents but no soffit vents, so air wasn't circulating at all. Ended up redoing the whole venting setup when I replaced the roof. Honestly, airflow and proper vent placement are just as important as the shingles themselves... learned that the hard way, lol. Good luck with your roof replacement, it's worth getting right the first time.
"Honestly, airflow and proper vent placement are just as important as the shingles themselves... learned that the hard way, lol."
Couldn't agree more. If you're redoing the roof anyway, here's what I'd suggest: first, check your attic insulation—poor insulation can compound ventilation issues. Then, balance ridge vents with soffit vents to ensure proper airflow. Trust me, it'll save headaches later.
"Honestly, airflow and proper vent placement are just as important as the shingles themselves... learned that the hard way, lol."
Haha, yeah, been there myself. A few years back, I bought this older house to renovate and flip. Thought I'd save a few bucks by just replacing shingles and calling it good. Big mistake. Within months, I noticed moisture buildup in the attic—mold started creeping in, insulation got damp... total nightmare.
Ended up having to redo the whole thing properly, adding ridge vents and soffit vents, and beefing up insulation while I was at it. Made a world of difference. The house felt more comfortable year-round, and the roof lasted way longer without issues cropping up again.
Definitely agree with checking insulation too—it's easy to overlook but makes a huge difference in how your roof performs overall. Good luck with your project... sounds like you're on the right track already.
Yeah, ventilation is key. I tackled a similar issue last summer—thought I'd just patch up the shingles and call it done, but nope. Ended up installing soffit vents myself (not as tricky as you'd think, btw) and added some extra insulation while I was at it. Curious though, did you guys go with ridge vents or turbine vents? Still debating which route to take on my next project...
