- Agree with checking the attic first—no point throwing cash at a problem you haven't fully scoped out yet.
- But honestly, skimping on ventilation or materials usually bites you later. Seen too many "luxury" homes with fancy interiors but cheaped-out roofs... not pretty when leaks start dripping onto expensive furniture.
- Sure, some roofs defy logic and last forever, but that's luck, not strategy. I'd rather spend a bit more upfront than gamble with water damage down the line.
"Sure, some roofs defy logic and last forever, but that's luck, not strategy."
Exactly this. Had a project once where the previous owner got lucky for years with a cheap roof... until one winter storm turned the attic into an indoor pool. Better to invest upfront than roll those dice.
Exactly this. Had a project once where the previous owner got lucky for years with a cheap roof...
Yeah, I've seen this happen too often. Worked on a client's home once where they kept patching up their ancient roof to save money—until a heavy rainstorm had them scrambling buckets all night. Not fun, and definitely not worth the stress...
Had a similar experience with my own place years ago—kept patching and hoping it'd hold. Then one winter, ice dams formed and water started dripping through the ceiling at 2 AM...lesson learned the hard way. Better to bite the bullet early than deal with that mess again.
"Better to bite the bullet early than deal with that mess again."
Totally get where you're coming from, but sometimes patching can buy you valuable time—especially if budget's tight. Proper attic insulation and ventilation can also prevent ice dams without immediately replacing the whole roof...just another angle to consider.
