Yeah, totally get where you're coming from with aluminum tape—it's hit or miss for sure. One thing I've noticed helps is making sure the flashing is bone-dry and warm before applying the tape. Also, pressing it down firmly with a roller or even the handle of a screwdriver can boost adhesion. But honestly, if it's a spot that's constantly exposed or tricky, sometimes just biting the bullet and replacing that section of flashing saves headaches down the road... Learned that one the hard way myself.
Couldn't agree more about biting the bullet. Tape's great for a quick fix, but honestly, if you're dealing with a spot that's constantly exposed or gets battered by weather, you're just delaying the inevitable. I spent hours wrestling with aluminum tape and rollers one weekend, only to watch it peel up again after a couple storms. Ended up replacing that section entirely—should've done it from the start and saved myself the headache (and the colorful language). Lesson learned, I guess...
Totally get your point about tape peeling up, but I wouldn't dismiss aluminum tape completely. Could it be more about prep work or the brand you're using? I've had some luck with high-quality stuff when I thoroughly cleaned and primed the area first. Held up surprisingly well through a couple rough winters. Maybe there's a middle ground between a quick fix and a total redo? Just throwing that out there...
