I had a similar experience with Eternabond—worked great initially, but when I had to redo some flashing after storm damage, it was a nightmare peeling it off. Haven't tried MS polymer yet...sounds promising though, might give it a shot next time around.
Eternabond is tough stuff for sure...had my own wrestling match with it last summer after a leak. MS polymer sealants are definitely worth a shot—I've used them on aluminum flashing and found them way easier to handle if you ever need to redo things. They stay flexible, bond nicely, and don't turn into a sticky nightmare when removing. Give it a go next time; might save you some headache down the road.
Had my own run-in with Eternabond a couple years back—felt like wrestling an angry octopus covered in glue. Took me half a day and a few choice words to get it sorted. Switched to MS polymer sealants after that fiasco, and man, what a difference. Way easier to work with, especially if you're like me and tend to redo things more often than you'd admit. Definitely less swearing involved...which my neighbors probably appreciate.
"Switched to MS polymer sealants after that fiasco, and man, what a difference."
Totally agree—MS polymers have saved me a few headaches as well. From an inspection standpoint, Eternabond's definitely effective long-term, but it's unforgiving if you don't get it right the first time. Seen plenty of botched jobs that turn into moisture traps later on because folks underestimated the prep work.
One thing I've noticed though: MS polymer sealants can vary a lot by brand and formulation. Some hold up great against UV exposure, others not so much. Curious which brand you've settled on? Also, did you notice any significant differences in adhesion or flexibility over time?
"Seen plenty of botched jobs that turn into moisture traps later on because folks underestimated the prep work."
Yep, prep's definitely key—seen way too many callbacks from rushed applications. I've had decent luck with Sika's MS polymer stuff myself, seems to stay flexible longer under harsh sun. Anyone tried others worth checking out?
