"Wondering if anyone's had peel-and-stick on their roof for more than 10 years... does it really hold up as well as they claim, or is it just easier upfront?"
Yeah, I was skeptical too at first—felt's like that old pair of shoes you know will pinch but still trust to get you home. I've seen peel-and-stick hold up surprisingly well on a few properties I manage, some pushing past the decade mark now. No major issues yet, knock on wood. But hey, ask me again after another hurricane season...
I'm pretty new to all this homeowner stuff, but we went with peel-and-stick about 3 years ago. So far, it's been solid through some pretty rough storms. Honestly, hearing you've got properties holding up past 10 years makes me feel way better about our choice. Fingers crossed ours lasts just as long...or longer. Thanks for sharing your experience—it helps ease the newbie anxiety a bit, haha.
- Peel-and-stick can definitely hold up well—seen it myself—but longevity really depends on installation quality and climate.
- Had one roof last 12 years, another started peeling around year 7...same product, different installers.
- Keep an eye on edges and seams after big storms; catching minor issues early saves headaches later.
- Overall, sounds like you're off to a solid start though. Good luck!
"Had one roof last 12 years, another started peeling around year 7...same product, different installers."
Funny how that works, isn't it? I've had similar experiences—same materials, wildly different outcomes. Honestly, installation seems to be the real wildcard here. But hey, sounds like you're already ahead of the curve by keeping tabs on those seams and edges. A little vigilance goes a long way in roofing (and budgeting). Fingers crossed your setup holds strong through the next big storm...or ten.
Same here, I've learned the hard way that even top-tier materials won't save you if the installer's cutting corners. Had a roof that should've lasted at least 10 years start leaking after just 5—turns out the guys skipped sealing some critical overlaps. Now I'm skeptical whenever someone claims a product alone solves roofing issues. Good materials matter, sure, but honestly, the person holding the nail gun matters even more...
