Haha, duct tape... been there, done that. Did yours leave behind that nasty sticky residue too? Took me forever to scrape it off. Eventually went with roofing sealant—cheap enough and holding strong so far. Wondering how long it'll last though... anyone had luck with something else budget-friendly that doesn't involve tape?
Roofing sealant's a solid choice, honestly. Had a similar issue with flashing on my shed roof—tried silicone caulk as a quick fix, and surprisingly it's held up through two winters now. Might be worth a shot if yours doesn't hold long-term.
"Roofing sealant's a solid choice, honestly. Had a similar issue with flashing on my shed roof—tried silicone caulk as a quick fix, and surprisingly it's held up through two winters now."
Interesting that silicone worked out for you... I had a different experience altogether. Last summer, I patched up some flashing around my garage roof with silicone caulk thinking it'd hold up fine. Looked great at first, but after one harsh winter and some heavy spring rains, it started peeling away at the edges. Ended up having to redo the whole thing properly with new flashing and roofing nails. Honestly, if it's a spot that's exposed to weather extremes or gets a lot of runoff, I'd bite the bullet and replace it properly from the get-go. Quick fixes can be tempting (trust me, I've been there), but sometimes they just delay the inevitable.
Yeah, silicone can be hit or miss depending on the conditions. Glad it worked out for your shed though—sometimes those quick fixes surprise us. I've found roofing sealant to be pretty reliable overall, especially if you prep the surface well beforehand. But like others mentioned, if it's a spot that sees heavy runoff or harsh weather, eventually you'll probably need a more permanent solution. Still, nice when a temporary fix buys you some extra time!
"Still, nice when a temporary fix buys you some extra time!"
Totally agree with this. I've patched aluminum flashing with roofing tape before—cheap and easy, held up surprisingly well for a couple seasons. But yeah, eventually had to bite the bullet and replace it properly. If budget's tight, quick fixes can be lifesavers...just gotta keep an eye on them and know when it's time to upgrade.
