- Been there with patching—definitely stretches things out, but I always wonder if I’m just delaying the inevitable.
- My comp roof’s about 18 years old, and I’ve had to redo some flashing and seal up a couple valleys. Noticed the granules are thinning, though.
- Agree on underlayment—once that’s toast, patching feels like putting a band-aid on a broken leg.
- Anyone tried those peel-and-stick underlayments as a temp fix? Curious if they’re worth the extra cost or just hype.
- For now, I’m just keeping an eye out after every big rain... not ideal, but it beats a surprise leak in the middle of winter.
I get the hesitation on peel-and-stick underlayment, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s worth the premium as a temporary fix. I tried a roll last year when we had a minor leak—installation was easy, but it didn’t hold up much better than standard felt after a couple storms. If your granules are thinning and the roof’s pushing 20 years, I’d probably save the cash for a full replacement rather than spending extra on stopgap materials. Just my two cents...
Had a similar situation last fall—old comp roof, missing granules, a couple bad spots after a windstorm. I tried peel-and-stick on one section, but honestly, it didn’t hold up much better than felt once the rain hit hard. Ended up patching twice in the same spot. In hindsight, wish I’d just saved the money and put it toward a full tear-off. Temporary fixes are tempting, but they don’t always buy you much time, especially on a roof that’s already tired.