So yesterday, the man came to remove the snow dams from the roof and patch the screw holes. He couldn't find anything that indicated a leak in the area where I heard dripping during the rains last week. He did say that some of the screws were placed at an angle so they did not have a good seal. Just in case, he also ran a bead of the roof sealant around the bathroom roof vent. Rain is predicted next week; if the drip I am hearing continues, he said he will go into the attic. Yuck.
The snow dams were installed about 18 months ago. They did not help with preventing ice dams, hanging icicles, etc. What they did do is keep the snow on the roof and make it difficult to remove. Pine needles, leaves, etc., also built up behind those dams. Perhaps that is the source of the leak? IDK. So off they came; $400 wasted.
He is coming back this evening to do a few minor things that are winter related. When that is done ( probably take 10 minutes), we will discuss the finishing of the formerly hot tub room. Once snow falls, his work schedule will slow down and this will be inside work. That will be the last major project on this winter's agenda, other than replacing some carpet in the extra bedroom (no big deal).
